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Caltrain Survey Shows Record-High Rider Approval

The survey showed that commute trips still make up the majority of ridership, with most riders boarding 2 to 3 days a week, reflecting hybrid work schedules. Two-thirds of Caltrain riders have access to a car, while 37% of Caltrain riders are considered low-income.

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ArticlesCover StoryApril 4, 2016

BRT Project Focus: Oregon and Nevada

A look at two unique and interesting BRT projects; Lane Transit District's EmX line and RTC Washoe County's RAPID.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2016

Carolyn Flowers tapped to lead FTA

She will replace Acting Federal Transit Administrator Therese McMillan, who recently accepted a position as chief planning officer for L.A. Metro. Flowers joined the FTA as senior advisor to the Administrator in January 2015.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2016

Texas operator withdraws its appeal of FMCSA shutdown order

The Irving-based charter operation illegally operated 10 unsafe motorcoaches to transport perhaps as many as 500 passengers from Dallas to Philadelphia and back for Pope Francis' September 2015 U.S. visit.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2016

FTA announces $266M in bus improvement grants

The investments will help advance President Obama’s vision for a cleaner, 21st century transportation system that reduces carbon emissions while expanding transportation options for families.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2016

Charlotte Area Transit introduces new safety app

With the mobile app by Elerts Corp., bus and transit riders in Charlotte can submit reports of suspicious or criminal activity to transit police.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2016

WSP | PB appoints Minnitte to lead transportation operations in Md., Del.

Samuel F. Minnitte has over 33 years of experience in public policy, specializing in transportation, land use, real estate and economic development.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2016

Amtrak renovation of D.C.'s Union Station to double capacity

The result will be a vastly reconfigured, modernized and unified concourse that will improve the passenger experience by providing better accessibility, circulation, wayfinding and multimodal connectivity.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2016

D.C. Metro could shut down entire rail lines for up to 6 months, officials say

Top officials warned Wednesday that the transit system is in such need of repair that they might have to take these actions.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2016

Genova approved as permanent CEO of Denver RTD

David Genova brings extensive leadership experience from throughout the agency, including overseeing safety certification for rail line openings and the newly renovated Denver Union Station.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2016

Cincinnati's SORTA, Uber launch partnership to expand bus ridership

As part of the exclusive partnership, customers will begin seeing interior transit cards on buses advertising a unique code for a free ride on Uber for first-time users.

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