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NewsSeptember 16, 2020

Alstom Signs Definitive Agreement for Sale of Bombardier’s Transportation Business

Following positive progress on antitrust regulation process, the closing of the transaction is now expected for Q1 2021, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting to be held in October.

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NewsSeptember 11, 2020

LA Metro Lands FTA Grant for Travel Rewards Program

The $700,000 grant will be used to develop a $1.3 million Travel Rewards Research Pilot Project.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2020

APTA, Transit Industry Unveils Nationwide ‘Health and Safety Commitments’ Program

The program was developed after asking transit users from across the country what measures would make them feel more confident riding public transportation amid concerns about COVID-19.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2020

Denver RTD Plans Budget, Staff Reductions

In a memo provided to employees, CEO/GM Paul Ballard noted that RTD anticipates a $166 million shortfall in 2021, with anticipated shortfalls at least that amount or more in the coming years.

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ArticlesSeptember 9, 2020

7 Best Management Practices for Commercial Wash Systems

It's important that managers implement best management practices to conserve water, comply with state and federal regulations, and reduce pollution.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2020

NJ TRANSIT Piloting PPE Vending Machines

Face masks will be sold in several configurations, with a single three-ply disposable costing $1 and a 10-pack of KN95 masks selling for $25. Reusable fashion masks will also be sold.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2020

Paul Comfort Rejoins METROspectives Podcast

The VP, business development at Trapeze, and host of the Transit Unplugged podcast joins METRO's Alex Roman to discuss his upcoming children’s book about public transit, technology, and more.

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NewsSeptember 4, 2020

Metrolink Tier 4 Locomotive Project Receives Environmental Certification

“Tier 4” is the most stringent designation from the EPA for engines to dramatically reduce emissions.

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NewsSeptember 4, 2020

Comfort to Release New Children's Book

“Public Transportation – From the Tom Thumb Railroad to Hyperloop and Beyond,” written by transit industry leader and podcast host Paul Comfort and illustrated by Sudeep KP is being released Oct. 1.

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NewsSeptember 4, 2020

VRE Names Dalton as Its Permanent CEO

In hiring Dalton, the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission and Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission affirmed the recommendation of the VRE Operations Board.

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