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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2024

Chicago Marks Grand Reopening of Green Line Station

The state-of-the-art station addresses a longstanding need for improved transit options on the Near West Side that benefits residents, supports local growth and job creation in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor, and accommodates large crowds attending events at the nearby United Center.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2024

CCTA, Beep Launching AV Shuttle Service at Senior Community Site

With this launch, residents of the active senior Rossmoor 55-plus community can now take advantage of the free pilot shuttle program aimed at providing easy, stress- and emission-free transportation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2024

Chicago Updates All Stations Accessibility Program

The comprehensive plan was first unveiled in 2018 and is an evolving document that will be updated over time to reflect the ongoing planning, modernization, and construction work as envisioned by CTA’s capital program.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 1, 2024

METRO Names 2024 Innovative Solutions Award Winners

Now in its 10th year, the Innovative Solutions Awards honors bus and rail operations and their supplier partners who have implemented initiatives that helped them increase safety, improve customer satisfaction, and more.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2024

Atlanta's MARTA Wins Prestigious APTA Award

The agency won the Outstanding Public Transportation System Award in the “50 million or more annual passenger trips” category. APTA also announced all of its winners for this year's awards program.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2024

Transdev Finalizes Dallas Mobility Management Services Contract

The contract includes overseeing all aspects of operations for DART’s ADA paratransit, microtransit, and rider assistance programs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2024

Amtrak Marks ADA Anniversary with Continued Accessibility Upgrades

Amtrak marked the anniversary of the landmark ADA, signed into law on July 26, 1990, by highlighting the company’s robust accessibility program and integrated approach to improve the travel experience — from trip planning, to purchasing tickets and the experience at stations, to equipment and on-board services.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2024

TransLink: Half of Transit Services Cut without New Funding

The agency is facing a funding gap of approximately $600 million each year — a shortfall in the budget to operate current transit service levels throughout the region.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2024

May Mobility’s Rural Minnesota AV Program Hits 10K Rider Milestone

The milestone demonstrates May Mobility's ability to operate under challenging and diverse circumstances while becoming a trusted and vital resource for the community.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2024

Florida's Palm Tran Names New Executive Director

With nearly 20 years in the industry, Ivan Maldonado has held key roles in transportation management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.

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