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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2020

Denver's RTD begins nationwide search for GM/CEO

The agency is currently led by Interim GM/CEO Paul Ballard, who assumed the role in February after Dave Genova retired in January.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2020

LA Metro taps Transit to replace smartphone app

The partnership is expected to save the agency $240,000 per year in app maintenance and development costs.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2020

Sound Transit to reintroduce fares at a reduced rate

Service on Link will also increase at the same time, with trains running every 20 minutes during the day until after the p.m. peak.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2020

Improperly used train approach warning led to LIRR worker’s death

The accident occurred when a Long Island Rail Road train, on track three in multiple track territory, approached a five-member crew of roadway workers in the Queens Interlocking.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2020

FRA report looks at PTC progress

Work remains as 63.2% of all commuter railroads’ cumulative required route miles were PTC-governed as of March 31, an 8.5% increase since last quarter.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2020

Feasibility study finds tunnel could improve rail connection between San Diego-L.A.

Realigning the LOSSAN line by constructing a tunnel would shorten the rail route between the two cities by approximately three miles and reduce travel time by six to seven minutes.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2020

San Diego MTS names Cooney as new CEO

She is the first woman CEO in the history of the organization and takes over for Paul Jablonski, who passed away suddenly May 10.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2020

Sexual Crime and Harassment on Public Transportation: A Study

Understanding the extent and nature of sexual harassment on transit and responding to it is a critical issue for transit operators.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2020

MBTA board approves $159M contract to advance South Coast Rail Phase 1

When complete in fall 2023, Phase 1 will connect southeastern Massachusetts and Boston, providing riders with a one-seat trip from Taunton, Fall River, and New Bedford to Boston.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2020

OCTA accelerates transportation project construction

Measure M, which is helping to fund the projects, is expected to help Orange County make more than $13 billion worth of transportation improvements by 2041.

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