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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 10, 2024

Caltrain, Partners Complete Successful Energization, Testing of Full 51-Mile Corridor

The milestone achievement in the Caltrain Electrification Project signifies major progress in expanding the agency’s ability to test electric trains at full speed along the corridor and prepare for electrified revenue service in September 2024.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 10, 2024

FTA Finalizes Regulations to Promote Transit Safety, Protect Workers

The major safety updates will make transit systems safer for transit workers and passengers nationwide, while providing workers more input in safety-making decisions through enhanced safety committees.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 9, 2024

Report Confirms Public Transit is Good for Northern Virginia’s Environment

The "Climate Benefits of Transit in Northern Virginia" report concludes that while personal vehicles are a major cause of pollution, riding trains and buses can mitigate these emissions.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 9, 2024

NTSB Adds 2 Board Members

The additions bring the board to its full complement of five members. The NTSB has been functioning with three board members since the departure of Vice Chairman Bruce Landsburg in December.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 8, 2024

Amtrak Selects Construction Contractor for Delaware Unified Operations Center

The award follows a competitive procurement that began in August 2023.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 5, 2024

WMATA: Ridership Up, Crime, Fare Evasion Down

As ridership grows, the agency will continue to incorporate innovative ways to serve customers throughout the region and keep them safe on their journey.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 5, 2024

California's SamTrans Adopts Code of Conduct, Enforcement Policies

The policy supports the District’s commitment to the safety of all transit worker staff, including frontline bus operators and passengers. It's designed to improve rider experience and prevent bus operator harassment.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 5, 2024

FTA Providing $20.5B to Support Transit, Boost Communities

The investments will help people get to work, school, healthcare appointments, and other destinations via subways, light rail, buses, and ferry systems.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 5, 2024

Denver's RTD, Transit Partner to Simplify Trip Planning, Fare Payment

Through the Transit app, customers can purchase fares and plan trips with end-to-end travel connections via RTD and the mobility partners noted above.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 4, 2024

LA Metro Continues Ridership Growth in February

Metro’s February bus and rail ridership combined was at 80.8% of its February 2019 pre-pandemic level. Average weekend ridership in February was 97.2% of pre-pandemic (February 2019) levels and average February weekday ridership was 73.8% of its February 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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