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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2019

Staff shortages lead to Denver RTD's service reduction plan

Implementation of a service reduction will provide the agency with an opportunity to build up workforce while providing some relief to operators and reliability to customers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

First Group considers sale of North American transit, student subsidiaries

The possibility follows the company's announcemnent that they plan to sell Greyhound last May.

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NewsDecember 18, 2019

Students’ tour of TriMet rail ops sparks interest in transit engineering

Engineering and rail training supervisors provided insight into rail operations, as well as hands-on demonstrations of its systems.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

Study finds Metrolink's rail system rebuild will create 1.3M jobs

The 10-year, $10B program to upgrade regional rail infrastructure, and improve commute times ahead of 2028 Olympics.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

U.S. DOT announces intent to fund Sound Transit's light rail extension

The agency will strike a $790 million FFGA, along with a $629 million TIFIA loan to complete the Federal Way line light rail extension.

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ArticlesDecember 17, 2019

UTA 'Community Rides' Gives Real-World Skills to Students with Autism

The agency spoke to students and staff at Spectrum Academy, a charter school for students with high-functioning autism.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

Metro-North, LIRR to screen employees in 'safety-sensitive' areas

NTSB recommendations developed from investigation into five accidents that killed six people and injured 126 more.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

Joint venture to support MARTA's largest expansion in history

Jacobs Project Management Co. and H.J. Russell will manage approximately $700 million in construction spending in first five years.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

Pittsburgh's Port Authority adds free Wi-Fi on 400-plus buses

The upgrade cost the authority $2.4 million up front and about $400,000 a year.

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ArticlesDecember 16, 2019

How can transit enhance the customer experience?

Overcome these barriers when transitioning from a traditional, business-objective approach to a customer-driven strategy.

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