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NewsSeptember 7, 2021

FTA Urges Transit Agencies to Continue Emphasizing Importance of Vaccinations

Only 14% of Americans now say that they are not likely to get vaccinated, according to a recent Ipsos poll.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2021

Alstom Presents Battery-Powered Multiple Unit Train

The project began in 2016 as a research partnership with the Technical University of Berlin.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2021

San Francisco, Houston METRO Land Federal ARP Grants

The funds are intended to help transit agencies maintain service and jobs as communities continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2021

Arup/WSP Joint Venture to Provide Planning, Engineering Services for BART Link21 Program

Link21 aims to make the passenger rail network in Northern California’s 21- county megaregion both faster and more integrated.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2021

San Diego's MTS, NCTD Launch PRONTO Fare Collection System

The system will enhance ticketing functionality, access, and value for MTS and NCTD passengers.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2021

LA Metro To Implement Photo Enforcement on Rail Line

The enforcement program is aimed at mitigating potential train/vehicle collisions and resulting injuries and/or fatalities. The program also seeks to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety in the Crenshaw District.

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NewsAugust 31, 2021

Siemens Mobility Battery Hybrid Operated Streetcars Enter Revenue Service in North Carolina

The six new S700 streetcars join Charlotte’s current light rail fleet of 42 S70 light rail vehicles.

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NewsAugust 31, 2021

APTA and a Broad Industry Coalition Urge Public Transit Investment

APTA said that public transit investment in this reconciliation bill will help address climate change, equity challenges and mobility demand for our communities.

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NewsAugust 30, 2021

MBTA Program Welcomes Riders Back

With more people returning to transit after Labor Day, the MBTA is encouraging the use of public transportation while reminding riders that face coverings are required.

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NewsAugust 30, 2021

FRA to Fund Grants for Rail Improvement Opportunities

CRISI funds projects that reduce congestion, improve short-line and regional railroad infrastructure, relocate rail lines, enhance multimodal connections and facilitate service integration between rail and other modes such as at ports or intermodal facilities.

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