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ArticlesCover Storyby Louis PrejeanAugust 11, 2022

Safe and Secure: Transit Agencies Push for Community Improvement

From helping societal problems like homelessness and mental health to adding more security officers, these agencies are providing an example of how transit can help a community.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 10, 2022

HNTB Names Brennan as New National Transit, Rail Practice Consultant

He is based in Boston and serves as an expert technical resource for the firm’s clients nationwide.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 9, 2022

CTA Graduates Class of 80 New Bus Operators

The new operators, who either recently started or will enter service this week, have completed extensive and comprehensive training in all facets of operations, safety, troubleshooting, customer communications, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 29, 2022

Sound Transit’s Board Confirms Preferred Alternative for West Seattle Link Extension

Before confirming or modifying the Preferred Alternative for the Ballard Link Extension, the board directed further study and engagement in certain areas from the Chinatown-International District through Downtown, Interbay, and Ballard.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 29, 2022

SFRTA Taps Dech as New Executive Director

He succeeds former Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven L. Abrams, who will complete 12 years of service with SFRTA and will remain onboard for a 30-day transition period at the request of the Governing Board.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 29, 2022

WMATA Trains to Arrive Earlier in August

For most customers, the wait for a train will be no longer than five-to-eight minutes, as most stations are served by at least two if not all three lines.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 29, 2022

Metra Breaks Ground on Blue Island Vermont Street Station Rehab

The depot, at 2300 W. Grove St. in Blue Island, was built in 1868.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 29, 2022

St. Louis Metro: Damage from Record Rainfall, Flash Flooding Estimated at $18 to $20M

The agency is requesting emergency federal and state funding to help cover the losses caused by the unprecedented weather event.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 28, 2022

MTA Preliminary Budget Forecasts Ridership Recovery

The documents project the MTA fiscal cliff presented in February 2022 will occur in 2025, one year earlier than previously forecasted, with federal COVID-19 relief aid largely exhausted by 2024.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 27, 2022

Amtrak, Icomera Expand Onboard Mobile Connectivity Program

The project marks an expansion of the relationship with Icomera and Amtrak, which began in 2015, as one of the first North American customers to host the industry-leading, mobile connectivity platform on board a moving vehicle.

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