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News•by Staff•November 25, 2024

NY Governor, Amtrak Announce Restoration of Empire Service

Following a letter sent by Gov. Hochul and others earlier this month urging Amtrak to take action, the railroad — in consultation with the New York State Department of Transportation — has agreed to restore nearly all of the trains that had been temporarily suspended in previously announced service modifications.

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News•by News/Media Release•November 25, 2024

Cincinnati Metro Awarded $4 Million Workforce Mobility Partnership Grant

The Ohio Department of Transportation has allocated $4 Million to Cincinnati Metro aimed at improving accessibility and sustainability in the area as part of their Workforce Mobility Partnership Grant program.

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News•by Staff•November 22, 2024

RIPTA Removes Interim Tag for New CEO Durand

He has been serving as the interim CEO since April 16, following his unanimous appointment by RIPTA’s board.         

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News•by Staff•November 22, 2024

D.C. Approves Better Bus Redesign

Planners started the project in 2022 with the goal of making the bus system easier to use, faster, and more reliable.

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News•by Staff•November 21, 2024

Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT Highlight Recent Infrastructure, Reliability Improvements

After issuing a report in August, which included details of joint efforts and progress to date, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT released a new progress report today and discussed the recently-awarded grants for nearly $300 million in federal funding to modernize critical rail infrastructure in New Jersey.

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News•by Staff•November 21, 2024

Texas State U. Extends Partnership with Transdev

The contract renewal was finalized just in time for the new academic year, enabling Transdev's dedicated team to gear up for back-to-school events and kick off another year of service.

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News•by Staff•November 21, 2024

AC Transit GM/CEO Michael Hursh to Transition to New Role

As one of the longest-tenured GM’s in AC Transit's nearly 65-year history, he leaves a legacy of visionary initiatives, innovations, and steadfast commitment to advancing the agency’s venerable bus network beyond its mission of safe, reliable, and sustainable transit services.

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News•by Staff•November 20, 2024

Forest River Announces Passing of Founder Peter Liegl

He is best known as the founder of Forest River Inc., and the man who in 2005 sold Forest River to famed investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

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News•by Staff•November 20, 2024

WSP Names Schwarz to Lead Transit, Rail Biz; Evans to Serve as Deputy

In her new leadership role, Schwarz is growing the firm’s presence in transit and rail markets; ensuring client success with state and local transit agencies; building relationships with consultants, industry associations, railroads, and contractors; and more.

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News•by Staff•November 20, 2024

L.A. Metro Continues Ridership Rebound with Another Strong Month

Metro’s combined bus and rail ridership in October reached 86% of its October 2019 pre-pandemic ridership level.

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