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News•by Staff•November 19, 2019

MBTA double-track project gets go-ahead to proceed to next phase

The work will improve reliability and support future network growth by adding double-track segments to the Franklin Line.

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News•by Staff•November 18, 2019

NY MTA 2020 budget, financial plan projected to save $1.6 billion

Proposal also includes $253 million in higher farebox revenue than projected in the July plan due to increased ridership across system.

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News•by Staff•November 18, 2019

OCTA approves plan to improve transit, infrastructure

Includes investing $1 billion to enhance access to transit services, including delivery of the OC Streetcar and expanding Metrolink.

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Articles•November 18, 2019

Flooring features that allow for easy traveling on public transit

In such a demanding environment, material choice for flooring plays an essential role in the overall longevity and durability of transportation.

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News•by Staff•November 15, 2019

MARTA purchasing 254 Stadler railcars

The procurement is the single largest for either organization and aimed at more efficient performance and enhanced customer experience for MARTA and its customers.

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News•by Staff•November 15, 2019

San Francisco MTA names new director of transportation

Tumlin is currently a principal at Nelson Nygaard, an international transportation consulting firm.

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News•by Staff•November 13, 2019

New York MTA names new chief transformation officer

Anthony McCord is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in industrial services and infrastructure roles around the world.

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News•by Staff•November 13, 2019

Public transit investment in large metro areas reap a better return, study finds

The research data collected from 48 metropolitan areas in the U.S. showed a positive correlation between ridership, residential density, and the convenience of using public transportation.

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News•by Staff•November 12, 2019

U.S. DOT awards $900M in BUILD grant funding

For this round of BUILD grants, the maximum grant award is $25 million, and no more than $90 million can be awarded to a single state.

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News•by Staff•November 11, 2019

Amtrak cites customer satisfaction, safety as factors for record ridership

This year, the agency became the first major U.S.-based railroad to implement a Safety Management System, a proactive approach to managing safety, resulting in significant improvement.

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