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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2019

Chicago Transit budget proposal continues modernization, holds fares steady

Will also invest $310 million into the $2.3 billion Red Line extension project extending line by 5.3 miles, with four new stations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2019

TransLink launches shared mobility fare payment pilot

Approximately 200 employees from 14 organizations are set to take part and will be able to view expenses for each mode at the end of the month in one convenient location.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2019

Sound Transit starts construction on Redmond Link light rail extension

The segment’s opening will follow the 2023 opening of light rail between Downtown Seattle and Redmond’s Overlake area.

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Articlesby Giles BaileyOctober 23, 2019

How Europe's free public transit movement tries to rebalance fare use

Making public transport efficient, effective, and attractive is at core of public policy across most of Europe to meet sustainability challenges.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2019

WSP USA names western market lead for Technical Excellence Center

As a SVP for the firm, Rex Brejnik will lead, expand, and drive growth for the transit and rail practice in the Western U.S.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2019

APTA leads coalition opposing public transit infrastructure cuts

The THUD appropriations bill educes total funding for public transportation by $457 million compared to the FY 2019 enacted levels.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2019

N.Y. bus, rail systems boost ridership, increase on-time performance

Subway average weekday ridership of 5.77 million in September was up 4.5% over the prior year, and local bus ridership of 2.25 million was 1.5% over the previous year.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2019

Smart transit project proposals missing the mark, study says

Study says projects were proposed for areas in which those who work there might benefit from them more than those who live there.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2019

Ontario, Metrolink awards $4.6B contract for Hurontario light rail

Mobilinx, which includes Transdev, will design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the system for a 30-year term.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2019

NJ TRANSIT awards $40M contract for 'Long Slip' rail project

When completed, the project will allow the agency to operate train service longer leading into, and recover more quickly from, storm events.

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