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News•by Staff and News Reports•June 6, 2024

Feds Award $7.8M in Grants to Help Connect People to Health Care, Critical Services

The grants support organizations that coordinate public transportation for underserved groups, allowing them to access healthcare, community services, education, and jobs by building partnerships among health, transportation, and human services providers.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•June 6, 2024

Biz Briefs: Tolar, Masabi, Modeshift, and More

The latest in agency/supplier partnerships in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Colorado.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•June 5, 2024

APTA Honors Rail Safety, Security Winners at Rail Conference

The awards celebrate the commitment and efforts of public transit agencies and their employees who are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of passengers, employees, and the communities they serve.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•June 5, 2024

Amtrak Completes Accessibility Work in Bay Area

Customers can now enjoy a more accessible and comfortable experience at California's Martinez, Hayward, Fremont, and Oakland-Coliseum Stations following the completion of $20.8 million in upgrades.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•June 5, 2024

Chicago to Begin Advance Construction on Red Line

The RLE project is a 5.6-mile extension of the Red Line starting at 95th Street Terminal to the vicinity of 130th Street and includes building four new, accessible stations near 103rd Street, 111th Street, Michigan Avenue, and 130th Street.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•June 4, 2024

PSTA Partners to Offer First-Ever Neighborhood Pass

Under the groundbreaking agreement, every resident can receive a UPASS, or Universal Pass, as a benefit of their neighborhood association membership at no additional cost to them.

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Articles•by Staff and News Reports•June 4, 2024

APTA Rail Kicks Off in Cleveland

The show got started with President/CEO Paul Skoutelas touting transit's successes and resiliency.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•June 4, 2024

FMCSA Awards $480M in Motor Carrier Safety Funding

Funding through the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program supports safety inspections of large buses, investigations of motor carriers in response to safety concerns, and audits of bus companies to reinforce responsible operation and ensure the safe movement of goods and passengers.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•June 4, 2024

Metrolink Expands 'Smart Crossing' Tech

Made possible by grant funding from the CRISI program, this pioneering technology creates a better experience for drivers and pedestrians while increasing safety for Metrolink passengers.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•May 31, 2024

Broward County Wins Award for Propane Usage

The Propane Education & Research Council, a national non-profit organization that promotes clean energy initiatives, honored BCT with the award for operating an affordable and near-zero emissions paratransit fleet.

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