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Hunter College Subway Entrance
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 5, 2025

New York MTA Celebrates ADA Accessibility at Hunter College Station

Forte Construction, with Joint Venture Partner Citnala Construction, have successfully completed the modernization of the century-old 68th St.-Hunter College Station ahead of schedule and $21 million under budget.

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WMATA bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 4, 2025

WMATA saves $500 million over two years

After two years of committing to financial sustainability, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has reported finding half a billion dollars in savings.

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Pedestrians crossing a crosswalk.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 3, 2025

California Invests $1 Billion in Transportation Infrastructure

California continues to invest in clean energy, bike lanes, and pedestrian projects with funding through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 and Senate Bill 1 of 2017.

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The unveiling of MARTA's CQ400 trains.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 30, 2025

MARTA Unveils Vision for the Future of Transit in Atlanta

MARTA lays out their plans for the future, including new train cars, zero-emission vehicles, and customer experience upgrades.

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High Speed Train
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 27, 2025

Officials Highlight the Economic Benefits of California's High-Speed Rail Project

A $13 billion investment into high-speed rail generates nearly $22 billion in total economic activity.

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Rail yard
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 24, 2025

New York MTA’s Proposed 2025-2029 Capital Plan Would Contribute Over 70,000 Jobs

The plan also was found to be capable of generating $106 billion in economic activity in New York State.

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Metra Train on Track
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 23, 2025

Chicago’s Metra Explores Financing Options to Fix Bridges

The railroad is considering applying for the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing program as they face an estimated $5.4 billion in bridge projects.

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14th Street 6th Ave subway complex ADA renovation opening celebration.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 22, 2025

$300 Million ADA Upgrade Completed in Manhattan

One of the busiest subway station complexes in New York City just finished undergoing a massive redesign to make the facility ADA compliant.

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NVTC Bus driving down the street
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 17, 2025

NVTC Adopts Principles For Funding Public Transit

NVTC provided guidance as the region works toward long-term, sustainable funding solutions for transit.

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Alstrom Modernization Process
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 15, 2025

Alstom to Overhaul, Modernize Commuter Railcars for Metrolinx

A mid-life overhaul and upgrades of the bi-level series VIII cars will begin by 2026 at Alstom’s facility and will support approximately 250 high-skilled jobs until at least 2030.

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