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News•by Staff•May 13, 2020

WMATA's gradual recovery plan promotes safety first, while ramping up regional mobility

Its success depends on a sustained downward trajectory in infections and a gradual ramp-up in service and ridership.

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Articles•May 12, 2020

4 questions transit agencies need to ask themselves in the wake of COVID-19

Government orders to stay at home, social distancing recommendations, and an unfortunate rise in unemployment have meant that transit ridership has plummeted across the globe.

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News•by Staff•May 12, 2020

MBTA board approves $159M contract to advance South Coast Rail Phase 1

When complete in fall 2023, Phase 1 will connect southeastern Massachusetts and Boston, providing riders with a one-seat trip from Taunton, Fall River, and New Bedford to Boston.

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News•by Staff•May 12, 2020

MARTA's Chief Dunham announces her retirement

In May of 2006, she made history with her appointment to Chief of Police/Assistant GM at MARTA, the country’s ninth largest transit agency.

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News•by Staff•May 11, 2020

GoFundMe campaign launched to support motorcoach awareness event

The campaign is designed to receive support offered by numerous suppliers and industry advocates to offset the incremental costs incurred to make this a no-cost event for operators.

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News•by Staff•May 11, 2020

OCTA accelerates transportation project construction

Measure M, which is helping to fund the projects, is expected to help Orange County make more than $13 billion worth of transportation improvements by 2041.

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Articles•Cover Story•May 11, 2020

BCT Deals with Coronavirus, Keeps Sights on Road Ahead

Like the rest of the industry, the agency is dealing with the difficult day-to-day operation of services during the pandemic but is still looking forward to continue building a world-class transportation network.

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News•by Staff•May 11, 2020

San Diego MTS CEO Jablonski passes suddenly

His career in transit spanned more than 40 years and the last 16 years at MTS.

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News•by Staff•May 8, 2020

Keolis essential employees enjoy food for heroes luncheon

The Food for Heroes program provides lunches for essential employees during the COVID-19 emergency.

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News•by Staff•May 8, 2020

APTA urges Congress to provide additional COVID-19 response funding

The public transportation industry has significantly increased costs and experienced dramatic revenue losses because of COVID-19.

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