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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 5, 2023

Florida's TriRail Ridership up 18%

The agency’s overall ridership has recovered 85% from its 2019 days, when it had its highest ridership year with 4,495,039 passengers; and weekend ridership has fully recovered back to 100%.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 5, 2023

15 Virginia Projects Receive Funding to Improve the Transit Experience

The CTB's TRIP program aims to grow and improve transit use by enhancing the regional connectivity of urban areas, eliminating obstacles to transit accessibility for low-income riders, and more.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 4, 2023

WMATA Begins Repressing Wheels on 7000-Series Railcars to Improved Standard

Under the new process, with concurrence from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, WMATA will increase the fit and press tonnage used to mount the wheels to the axles on the railcar.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 1, 2023

Latinos In Transit Opens Leadership Academy 2024 Application Period

Interested candidates have until Jan. 15, 2024, to submit their application for this unique career development opportunity.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 1, 2023

Denver RTD's Report Determines 'Zero Fares' Made Positive Environmental Impact

The final report shows an increase in customer boardings and estimates a reduction of approximately nine million vehicle miles traveled during July and August.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 30, 2023

New York MTA Identifies $427M in 2024 Proposed Budget Savings

The MTA is ahead of schedule toward identifying $500 million in savings annually beginning in 2025.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 30, 2023

Biz Briefs: Denver RTD, GreenPower, and More

Get the latest from Regional Transportation District, GreenPower Motor Company, and IndyGo.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 30, 2023

CTA, CDOT Releases 'Better Streets for Buses Plan'

The plan supports key transportation goals of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration, including improving bus reliability and coordination of infrastructure investments to improve transit.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 30, 2023

Florida's BCT, Union Announce Additional Wage Increase

The move will result in an additional $1.25 per hour wage increase, which for example, would increase the starting hourly wage for Broward County Transit bus operators to $20.73.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 29, 2023

MARTA Breaks Ground on New TOD Station

The 4.3-acre site south of the rail station will feature 259 units of affordable senior and workforce family housing, HADC’s new headquarters, community space and amenities, and convenient access to MARTA bus and rail service.

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