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News•by Staff•December 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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News•by Staff•December 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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Articles•December 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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News•by Staff•December 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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News•by Staff•December 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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News•by Staff•December 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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Articles•December 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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News•by Staff•December 12, 2019

Chicago Transit Authority to triple digital advertising network

New contract will generate up to $247.5M in revenues for agency over next five years.

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News•by Staff•December 12, 2019

Miami-Dade partners with mobility rewards platform to curb congestion

Velocia rewards commuters for taking public transit, car-sharing, bike and scooter-sharing, carpooling and even walking.

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News•by Staff•December 11, 2019

MTA expands tap payment system to Penn Station

The agency reached one million taps within three months of its initial launch, with the number rapidly climbing toward the milestone of four million tap.

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