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Bobit editors combine original reporting and outside sourcing to create comprehensive news reports. 

Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 20, 2023

Transit Celebrates Earth Day

From sweepstakes to free rides, agencies like MBTA and Metrolink are offering their riders a reason to celebrate Earth Day 2023.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 19, 2023

Cleveland RTA Taps Siemens for Railcar Replacement Program

The board approval initiates the process of awarding a contract to Siemens for the purchase of 24 S200 railcars, with the option to purchase up to a total of 60 in the future.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 17, 2023

Bismeyer, Montalban Join BetterFleet

With 15 years of experience in the transit industry, Mike Bismeyer was most recently director, Canada sales, at Proterra, while Holly Montalban served as its director, marketing.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 4, 2023

Biden Visits Cummins Facility, Addresses Hydrogen Efforts

President Joe Biden visited Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley, Minnesota, to discuss the company's continued efforts to produce clean hydrogen.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 14, 2023

Pegasus Lands First Purchase Order for Buses Built on VIA Chassis

The order is the first commitment from a dealer from the 2,000 chassis commitment Pegasus made with VIA Motors, which was announced in September.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 9, 2023

Biden Administration Recommends $4.4B for 18 Transit Projects

The large rail and BRT projects in 11 states were recommended to receive federal support in President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request to Congress.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 27, 2023

Phoenix Rising FC Partners with Valley Metro

Phoenix Rising FC and Valley Metro announced a partnership to deliver an easygoing matchday experience for fans of the club.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 24, 2023

MARTA Completes Track Replacement Project

Reduced frequency Red Line service is operating and regular frequency Red Line service will resume on Feb. 26.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 18, 2023

Report Shows 21.4% of Demand for Bus Drivers is Unfulfilled

Based on the American Bus Association Foundation survey, ABA members reported a shortage of as many as 7,300 drivers.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 14, 2023

Video Program to Help Seniors Access Transit in Massachusetts

The videos and materials provided feature local community volunteers and other transportation advocates. They were developed using grant funding from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

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