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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

RTC expands specialty service to help senior citizens during COVID-19

The RTC has long offered 12 Silver STAR routes to connect senior living communities and various shopping areas, offering senior citizens convenient access to grocery stores, banks, and more.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

DART authorizes GoLink pilot program expansion

The area is currently served by three DART rail stations, MLK, Jr. Station, Fair Park Station, and Hatcher Station, as well as 10 bus routes.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

DCTA expands microtransit service in response to COVID-19

The agency introduced the new on-demand transit zones as a replacement for fixed routes with low ridership and long wait times.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2020

FTA extends competetive grant programs by 30 days

The 30-day extension applies to grant programs currently administered by FTA with active notices of funding opportunities.

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ArticlesMarch 24, 2020

How congestion pricing can help provide relief, restore mobility

Improves the quality of travel without requiring states or cities to raise taxes or undertake large, expensive capital projects.

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ArticlesMarch 24, 2020

Agency partners add mobile ticketing through unique procurement model

EZfare enables passengers to access an account-based fare collection system for multiple transit agencies and receive electronic transfers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2020

Coalition of transit agencies demand at least $25B in federal aid

CEOs from nine agencies signed a letter urging Congressional leaders to include dedicated transit funding in relief package.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2020

Congestion cost Americans nearly $88 billion in 2019, report says

For the second consecutive year, Boston ranked as the most congested city in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2020

L.A. Metro unveils 'hybrid package' to continue service during COVID-19

Both bus and rail service will be adjusted that will result in slightly less service than offered on the typical weekday but more than on a typical weekend.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Public transit industry seeks $16 billion in emergency federal funding

Urging Congress to act to offset the extraordinary direct costs and revenue losses caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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