TN MOVING STORIES: Transpo News Links from Around the Web

ON TN:

New York's Citi Bike system is getting more bikes, more neighborhoods—and a higher cost of membership. (link)

The engineer at the helm during a fatal Metro North derailment was confirmed to be asleep at the wheel, per the NTSB. (link)

WEDNESDAY LINKS:

A NASA cargo spaceship exploded on launch Tuesday. "There was significant property and vehicle damage," but "no indicated loss of life." (CNN) 

Slate went on the hunt for “Uber’s unicorn,” the mythic driver who makes a near-six-figure income. Spoiler, the author did not succeed. (Slate)

Why flying makes you feel terrible: a Vox explainer. 

Remember how Chicago retimed its yellow lights, and snagged a lot of people on red light cameras? Yeah, the city's keeping that ticket money - $7.7 million. (Chicago Tribune)

“For a nation so famously in thrall to the internal combustion engine, the United States can be a deeply perplexing place in which to park.” Indeed, BBC, indeed.

Speaking of, California cities are looking to ban apps that help people auction off the street parking spaces they vacate. (LA Times)

Environmental groups say the plan to use clean water funds for the new Tappan Zee Bridge "would create a dangerous national precedent." So they're suing. (CBS NY)

Meet the worst transit systems in the world - for women. (Washington Post) 

Another blow for the reading commuter: the bookstore in New York's Grand Central Terminal will close. (Gothamist)

Bridges will close and drones will be grounded as Chicago prepares for Nik Wallenda's walk over the Chicago River Wednesday. (Chicago Tribune)

If you’ve never experienced street harassment, this video might explain some things: 10 hours of walking, 100+ catcalls. (Street HarassmentVideo/YouTube)