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News•May 24, 2021

Autonomous Train to Operate in France

The Regio 2N regional train will be used over the next two years as a prototype that will be tested on the track between Aulnoye and Busigny.

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News•May 19, 2021

HNTB Adds to Infrastructure, Mobility Equity Team

Regine Beauboeuf, PE, and Emily Gallo will be responsible for supporting policy makers, community leaders, and the firm’s clients and teams to address equity considerations in infrastructure planning, design, and construction.

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News•May 19, 2021

Vancouver's TransLink Names New CEO

Kevin Quinn is currently the administrator and CEO of the Maryland Transit Administration, overseeing one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the U.S.

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News•May 18, 2021

MTA Restores 24-Hour Subway Service

The subway system was closed overnight for the first time in the agency’s 116 years in May 2020, to allow the MTA to undertake an unprecedented cleaning regimen to protect employees and customers from COVID-19.

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News•May 17, 2021

Sound Transit Introduces New Light-Rail Vehicles

The Series 2 light-rail vehicles from Siemens Mobility offer more seating, larger windows, and are equipped with improved passenger information systems.

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News•by Staff•May 12, 2021

UTA Selects HNTB for Program Management Services

HNTB will perform program management and related activities that support bus and rail transit-related services included in UTA’s $960 million Five-Year Capital Program.

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News•May 11, 2021

MTA, LIRR, and Metro-North Hit New Pandemic Ridership Records

Mask usage in the system remains high, with more than 98% of customers wearing a mask when riding mass transit.

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News•April 30, 2021

Denver's RTD to Launch Systemwide Fare Study, Equity Analysis

The process, expected to take a minimum of 18 months, will be the first of its kind for RTD and will include comprehensive public involvement to gain input and feedback from customers, local leaders, and agency employees.

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News•April 28, 2021

DART Names Lee New President & CEO

An experienced transit industry leader and engineer who has worked in the transportation industry for nearly 30 years, Nadine Lee will assume her new position on July 12.

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News•April 27, 2021

Survey Shows Strong Support for Increased Transit Investment in Tampa Bay

When asked if the Tampa Bay region would benefit from increased regional transit, regardless of the mode of transportation, 82% agreed or strongly agreed.

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