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Governor Advances Transit-Oriented Development in Baltimore

The Maryland Transit Administration is advancing the nearly $1.4 billion Light Rail Modernization Program, which modernizes the Baltimore Central Light Rail Line from Hunt Valley to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport with new, low-floor vehicles and upgrades to all light rail stations, systems, and maintenance facilities.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 8, 2020

U.S. Senator Visits DATTCO, Urges Support of CERTS Act

Sen. Richard Blumenthal holds a press conference at the transportation company, calling to pass legislation to provide financial relief for bus and motorcoach companies hit hard by COVID-19.

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PodcastsSeptember 8, 2020

Paul Comfort Talks his New Children's Book and the State of the Industry Today

Paul Comfort, VP, business development at Trapeze, and host of the Transit Unplugged podcast rejoins METRO's Alex Roman to discuss his upcoming children’s book about public transit, the state of the industry, and the need for additional emergency funding.

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ArticlesSeptember 7, 2020

Groups Work to Build More Diversity, Inclusion in Transit Industry

With national presences, COMTO and Latinos In Transit work to create educational, networking, and mentorship opportunities so their members can grow and advance their professional careers.

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NewsSeptember 4, 2020

VRE Names Dalton as Its Permanent CEO

In hiring Dalton, the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission and Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission affirmed the recommendation of the VRE Operations Board.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2020

SamTrans Board Endorses 'Healthy Transit Plan'

The plan was crafted using guidance and best practices from the California Department of Public Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization, as well as other transit agencies from around the world.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2020

APTA's Skoutelas Calls for $32B in Emergency Transit Funding

The president and CEO of the association issued a statement calling for Congress to take action after returning from recess next week.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2020

COTA Named Outstanding Midsize Public Transit System

The award was announced by APTA and recognizes COTA for demonstrating excellence in providing mobility options for the Central Ohio region.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2020

Transdev's Setzer Retires After Nearly 50-Year Career in Transit

His projects won APTA’s Innovation award twice and in 2014 METRO Magazine selected him as one of the most influential leaders of the decade.

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NewsAugust 31, 2020

Houston METRO Named 'Outstanding Public Transportation System'

This is the second time in five years and the third time in the agency's history to receive the award.

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NewsAugust 31, 2020

TTC Recalls Workers to Ramp Up Services as Schools Reopen

CEO Rick Leary announced temporary layoffs in April in the wake of a historic ridership drop caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shut down of schools and non-essential businesses.

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