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NewsJune 22, 2021

UITP Taps New President

As CEO and MD of SAPTCO for the past 15 years, Khalid Alhogail is a well-known and respected industry figure, overseeing one of the largest public transport companies in the Middle East and North Africa region.

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PodcastsJune 21, 2021

Can transit go zero-emissions by 2035? With Dan Raudebaugh, executive director of CTE

Dan Raudebaugh of the Center for Transportation and the Environment joins METROspectives to discuss their zero emission analysis, how it was put together, and what some of the challenges of transitioning may be.

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NewsJune 18, 2021

LAN Names Schmidt VP

Schmidt, who joined LAN in 1989, has 37 years of experience in the rail and transit industry.

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NewsJune 17, 2021

UMA Begins Search for New President/CEO

David Moody, UMA’s vice chairman, is leading the search committee, and expects it will take three to six months for the committee to complete its work.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2021

Tips for Raising Transit Pandemic Resiliency

While good personal hygiene, physical distancing, the use of personal protective equipment, and implementation of other conventional measures are important, there are also opportunities to influence the physical components of transit stations and vehicles and their ventilation systems via planning and design tools.

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NewsJune 16, 2021

TriMet Board Appoints Desue as GM

Sam Desue Jr., who currently serves as the agency’s interim GM and COO, was selected following a national search and extensive community engagement efforts.

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NewsJune 16, 2021

Amazon, Sound Transit Partner to Accelerate Affordable Housing Units Near Light Rail Stations

The first $25 million will fund pre-development activities like site due diligence, engineering, and permitting, while the remaining $75 million will support the construction of new affordable housing, which is expected to begin within five years.

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NewsJune 16, 2021

GRTC Continues Zero Fare Operations for Another Year

Using State and Federal COVID relief funding, GRTC has been fareless to ride Local Bus, Pulse (Bus Rapid Transit), Express Bus, and CARE/Paratransit vans since March 19, 2020.

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NewsJune 15, 2021

Fernandez Confirmed as FTA Administrator

The Senate approves Nuria Fernandez as the nation’s 15th FTA administrator. She is also the first woman of color to lead the agency.

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NewsJune 14, 2021

FTA Allocates $250M in American Rescue Plan Funds to Small Starts Projects

The 22 projects represent several modes of transport, including bus rapid transit, streetcar, and light rail in 13 states.

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