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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 2, 2024

Feds Release Final Rule on Train Crew Size Safety Requirements

The new rule enhances safety in the rail industry by generally requiring and emphasizing the importance and necessity of a second crewmember on all trains.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 2, 2024

Dallas Now Begins Sharing GTFS Realtime Feed

The new initiative means customers will now be able to access key information on Google Maps, the Transit app, and various other apps.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 2, 2024

FTA Awards $17M to Transit Oriented Development Projects

With funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, FTA’s Pilot Program for TOD Planning is helping communities develop local plans to encourage ridership by developing housing and businesses near transit corridors.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 2, 2024

Nova Bus Names New President

With extensive business and leadership experience within the Volvo Group, Paul Le Houillier will bring solid know-how and strategic vision to Nova Bus.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 1, 2024

Las Vegas Bus Rapid Project Lands Fed Funding

The grant, for the new Maryland Parkway line, was funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes historic funding for public transit systems of all sizes.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 1, 2024

Boston's MBTA Graduates Large Group of Heavy Rail Operators

The milestone achievement is a significant step forward in the MBTA's ongoing efforts to maintain reliability and provide consistent Red, Orange, and Blue Line service.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 1, 2024

$2.4B in CRISI Funding Now Available

CRISI grants advance projects that modernize America’s freight and intercity passenger rail infrastructure, allowing people and goods to move with greater safety, efficiency, and reliability.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 1, 2024

New York to Pilot New Tech, Add Officers to Increase Subway Safety

The city is exploring, and will soon begin piloting, emerging technologies designed to detect weapons carried by travelers into the transit system.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 1, 2024

EPA Releases New GHG Standards for Buses, Trucks

The standards will avoid one billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions and provide $13 billion in annualized net benefits to society related to public health, the climate, and savings for truck owners and operators, according to the EPA.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 29, 2024

Operation Lifesaver Awards Rail Safety Public Awareness Campaigns in 11 States

The grants will fund a variety of crossing safety and trespass prevention public education projects, which also will be conducted in conjunction with the nonprofit safety group’s observance of “See Tracks? Think Train!” Week, September 23 to 29.

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