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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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NewsJune 14, 2021

Transport for London Measures Take a Stand Against Hate Crime, Abuse

The move follows several months engaging with community groups and TfL's frontline staff to better understand lived experiences and concerns about hate crime on the transport network.   

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NewsJune 14, 2021

Cleveland's RTA Cancels Railcar Procurement RFP

The agency issued RF 2020-150 for the procurement of new railcars on February 22, 2021 and allowed three months for proposals to be submitted.

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NewsJune 9, 2021

NY Gov. Nominates Feinberg as MTA Chair, Appoints Lieber as CEO

The agency’s current chairman and CEO, Patrick Foye, is expected to leave the agency on July 30 and will step into a new role as interim president and CEO of Empire State Development.

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NewsJune 4, 2021

House T&I Committee Introduces $547B Surface Transportation Bill

The proposal included $109 billion for public transit and $95 billion for passenger and freight rail.

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