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News•September 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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News•September 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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News•September 2, 2020

APTA's Skoutelas Calls for $32B in Emergency Transit Funding

The president and CEO of the association issued a statement calling for Congress to take action after returning from recess next week.

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News•September 2, 2020

NJ TRANSIT Adding 8 More Bombardier Locomotives

The new dual-power locomotives will meet current EPA Tier IV requirements, reducing emissions when operating in diesel mode and running emission-free when operating in electric mode.

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News•September 1, 2020

San Diego MTS Launches New Reduced Fine Process

The Fare Enforcement Diversion Program will offer reduced fines, a community service option in lieu of payment, and a new appeal window.

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News•August 31, 2020

Houston METRO Named 'Outstanding Public Transportation System'

This is the second time in five years and the third time in the agency's history to receive the award.

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News•August 28, 2020

New FRA Rule Uses Tech to Improve Track Safety

The regulatory reform allows rail testing vehicles to move without stopping along the track, potentially decreasing passenger and freight train delays associated with routine inspections.

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News•August 26, 2020

Denver RTD Names New GM/CEO

Long Beach Transit Deputy CEO Debra Johnson becomes the first female to lead the agency in its half-century history.

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News•August 26, 2020

TRE Upgrading Onboard Message System

The existing automated system has been in service for over 20 years and replacement was necessary due to costly repairs, as well as parts and components becoming obsolete.

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News•August 26, 2020

KC, Ariz. Among Recipients of $400M in Federal Funding

With the announcement, FTA has advanced funding for 39 new CIG projects throughout the nation since Jan. 20, 2017, totaling approximately $9.7 billion in funding commitments.

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