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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2024

Pittsburgh Set to Begin Comprehensive Light Rail Project

The agency will combine multiple projects initially intended to be completed separately to streamline operations, maximize efficiency, and minimize disruptions, while enhancing the overall reliability and safety of this critical transit corridor.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2024

Report Finds $1T Investment Needed for Full Electrification of Commercial Fleets

The Clean Freight Coalition, which consists of several transportation stakeholders across the motorcoach and trucking industries, says policymakers must address these cost concerns to ensure that an electrified supply chain functions smoothly for the American economy.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2024

San Diego's MTS Approves $243M for Transit Improvements

In total, 64 projects will be funded by the Capital Improvement Project.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2024

D.C. Transit Police to Begin Issuing Fare Evasion Citations

Emergency legislation, passed unanimously by the DC Council and signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser, includes a provision requiring anyone stopped for fare evasion to provide their true name and address, allowing police officers to issue civil citations.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2024

Biz Briefs: Alexander Dennis, Van Hool, and More

In the latest look at what's going on in the transit and motorcoach industries, METRO features the latest news from Cubic, The Routing Company, Alexander Dennis, and Van Hool.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2024

Chicago's Crews to begin 'Refresh & Renew' Rail Station Work

In 2024, crews will be performing an estimated $6.5 million in repairs and maintenance. Through the end of May, crews will focus on 13 rail stations across five lines, as well as improvements at three bus turnarounds.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2024

Seattle's King County Breaks Ground on New Electric Bus Facility

The new 544,000-square-foot base will include maintenance facilities and charging infrastructure for the next-generation battery-electric buses scheduled to begin service in 2026.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2024

Amtrak Awards Contract for Upgrades in Philadelphia

Herzog Contracting Corp. was selected to design and construct a new Heavy Maintenance Facility at Amtrak’s Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2024

Feds Make $9.9B in Formula Funds Available to Transit

The funding will help communities maintain and operate trains, buses, and ferries; upgrade stations and tracks; plan and design new transit corridors; and provide access for seniors and riders with disabilities.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2024

Denver's RTD's Downtown Light Rail Reconstruction Project to Launch in May

The first phase of the approximately $152 million, full-depth reconstruction project will commence in May and focus on five segments of at-grade rail and street intersections in the Downtown Loop.

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