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Articles•April 20, 2020

5 ways technology improves the transit passenger experience

In this digital age, riders expect a sleek experience that offers easy access to critical information, such as rider alerts and route information.

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News•by Staff•April 17, 2020

MARTA implementing 'essential service' plan

The plan keeps MARTA running for health care personnel and other essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Articles•April 16, 2020

Keeping rail workers safe on the right-of-way

An overview of technology being used in potentially hazardous scenarios, including fixed work zones, moving work zones, and equipment movement/collision avoidance.

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News•by Staff•April 14, 2020

FTA issues advisory to reduce spread of COVID-19 among transit employees, passengers

The Safety Advisory recommends that transit agencies develop and implement procedures and practices consistent with all applicable guidance and information provided by the CDC and OSHA.

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Articles•Cover Story•April 14, 2020

What public transit looks like now and could look like after COVID-19 with Paul Comfort

Comfort joins Managing Editor Alex Roman for the latest installment of the METROspectives podcast.

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Articles•April 14, 2020

FAQ: Funding for Transit in the CARES Stimulus Package

With $25 billion on the table for transportation, cities and transit agencies have a lot of questions about the new CARES bill. We have answers.

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News•by Staff•April 10, 2020

FRA makes $1B available for Amtrak in response to COVID-19

The CARES Act funding will be used to offset the loss of ticket revenue.

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News•by Staff•April 10, 2020

Kelleman, Johnson discuss how COVID-19 is impacting their agencies

During the webinar, which is now available on demand, Morgan Lyons discussed how to plan for a crisis, as well as how look ahead once the nation can get through the pandemic, before being joined by the transit CEOs.

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News•by Staff•April 10, 2020

Stantec selected as lead technical advisor for Hurontario LRT project

The company will provide design, construction, and commissioning oversight services to ensure the successful delivery of the project from groundbreaking to ribbon cutting.

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News•by Staff•April 3, 2020

FTA makes $25B available to aid public transit during COVID-19

Funding will be provided at a 100% Federal share, with no local match required, and will be available to support capital, operating, and other expenses.

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