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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 StaffJune 28, 2024

TransLink Releases Cost-Cutting Plan to Address Funding Gap

The agency is also releasing results of an independent Efficiency Review conducted by Ernst & Young, which found limited opportunities to cut costs without reducing transit service.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2024

Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT Execute Joint Plan to Improve Reliability

According to a joint press release, the process will be a holistic effort focused on both Amtrak infrastructure and NJ TRANSIT equipment, including the pantograph system that connects to the catenary and draws power for the train.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2024

California High-Speed Rail Approves Contractor to Design of Track, Overhead Electrical Systems

After an extensive competitive procurement process, joint venture SYSTRA | TYPSA was awarded the contract with today’s board action.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2024

Biz Briefs: PhoenixEV, Transdev, and More

METRO's latest Biz Briefs roundup includes a rebrand, Transdev, and more.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2024

Denver's RTD Approves Ballot Measure

If passed in November, the proposed ballot question would extend the current voter authorization for RTD to retain and spend all revenue without further voter approval.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2024

Pace Marks 40 Years, Touts Ridership, Zero Emissions

In May 2024, monthly ridership was the highest since the pandemic began, with over two million trips on the system. May 2024 average weekday ridership came in at 17.9% over May 2023, with over 81,000 riders each weekday.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2024

Toronto Introduces Anti-Racism Strategy

Shaped by feedback and guidance of members of Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities, the strategy aims to eradicate systemic barriers faced by customers and the broader community that stem from racism and racial discrimination.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2024

Amtrak, CSX Partner for Downeaster PTC Project

Scheduled to be completed in Spring 2026, PTC will support the Amtrak Downeaster service and freight trains traveling on this route.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2024

Chicago Launches First of Two Planned Wellness Centers

CTA University is the first facility to be equipped with the feature and is where CTA provides training to new and existing employees.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2024

U.S. DOT Awards $1.8B in RAISE Grants

The announcement brings the total amount of RAISE grants to more than $7.2 billion for over 550 projects across the country.

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