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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 14, 2022

OLI Releases 2021 Annual Report

The interactive, digital version of the 2021 Annual Report allows users to view videos and other materials.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 12, 2022

Chicago's Metra Debuts New Locomotive

The remanufactured locomotives have AC traction motors, which are far more durable and reliable than the DC traction motors in Metra’s older locomotives.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 12, 2022

FTA Makes $600M Available to Replace Aging Railcars

Eligible transit agencies and states can apply through the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2022 and FY 2023 Rail Vehicle Replacement Program for funds to replace vehicles on subway systems, commuter rail, and light rail systems.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 10, 2022

L.A. Metro Officially Opens the K Line

The opening of the K Line — previously known as the Crenshaw/LAX Line — marks the official return of rail service on Crenshaw Boulevard.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 5, 2022

WMATA Launches Fare Evasion Warning Campaign

The warning period will conclude in November, and MTPD officers will issue citations to anyone caught not tapping SmarTrip® cards or mobile phones at fare gates, exiting emergency gates in stations, and not tapping fare boxes on Metrobuses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 5, 2022

USDOT Expands TIFIA Program

The new initiative, “TIFIA 49,” authorizes borrowing up to 49% of eligible project costs for projects that meet certain eligibility requirements, helping more projects get off the ground.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 5, 2022

Wiedefeld Joins HDR as Director, Northeast U.S.

As HDR’s Northeast transportation director, he will provide leadership across 14 states from Virginia to Maine, plus the District of Columbia.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 30, 2022

Metrolink Partners to Target Rail Crossing Violators

Education, rather than punishment, is the primary purpose of the operation. Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists must always be careful around trains and rail crossings.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 28, 2022

Public Transit Ridership Hits 70% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

The rise in ridership is reflective of transit agencies adapting to the swiftly changing needs of their communities while delivering safe, reliable service, according to APTA.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 27, 2022

Caltrain Debuts New Electric Trains

The new train cars will serve as the centerpiece of the Caltrain Electrification Project.

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