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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2020

Americans turn away from public transit as direct result of COVID-19

Public opinion poll among 1,000 Americans found that 48% feel that riding public transit poses a high health risk due to the virus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2020

L.A. Metro unveils 'hybrid package' to continue service during COVID-19

Both bus and rail service will be adjusted that will result in slightly less service than offered on the typical weekday but more than on a typical weekend.

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NewsMarch 23, 2020

Sound Transit completes downtown light rail service

The return follows the conclusion of Connect 2020, an 11-week period of major service impacts while construction crews connected the existing system in downtown Seattle to East Link.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2020

FRA seeks to gauge performance, service of intercity passenger rail

The rule would define Amtrak on-time performance and would set forth a minimum on-time performance standard of 80%.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Public transit industry seeks $16 billion in emergency federal funding

Urging Congress to act to offset the extraordinary direct costs and revenue losses caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Mineta Institute unveils new report on terrorism on transit

As witnessed in several separate incidents, some terrorists have adopted vehicle ramming as an attack method

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

RTD estimates its ridership has dropped 60% due to COVID-19

The agency is working to quantify the effects the pandemic is having on its ridership and solidify actual ridership figures.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2020

N.Y. MTA issues letter urgently requesting robust federal aid

Letter to the New York Congressional Delegation requests more than $4 billion in federal aid as it continues to respond to COVID-19.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2020

Calif.'s Metrolink lands $10.7M CRISI grant

The grant will partially fund the Burbank Corridor Speed and Safety Improvements Project, which will enhance service on Metrolink’s Ventura County and Antelope Valley lines.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2020

Transit agencies can use FTA formula funds for coronavirus response

Use for operating expenses in addition to capital expenses and permits operating expenses to be covered at an 80% federal share.

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