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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2019

Sound Transit breaks ground on light rail extension

The $2.9 billion project budget includes up to $1.17 billion from a Full Funding Grant Agreement executed by the FTA.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2019

Amtrak completes latest round of Penn Station infrastructure work

Work focused on an estimated $30 million investment in the overall renewal of JO railroad interlocking at the east end of the station.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2019

How Reverse Commutes Can Help Reshape Rail Ridership

Keolis and the MBTA partnered on a revenue-incentive agreementthat includes an integrated, first-of-its-kind marketing campaign to increase ridership through reverse commuting and leisure travel.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2019

Calif.'s VTA lands first of its kind FTA funding allocation for rail extension

The funding streamlines project delivery, allowing VTA to fast track its funding process by more than 14 months.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2019

Passport introduces mobile payment app for Detroit transit services

Users can select various passes at standard or reduced fare rates for SMART, DDOT, and QLINE services.

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ArticlesAugust 29, 2019

Effective Digital Signage Strategies for Small- to Mid-Sized Transit Agencies

Installing a new systems and/or retrofitting older LCD displays with new capabilities helps provide riders with improved travel info.

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NewsAugust 28, 2019

Phoenix voters defeat measure to end light rail construction

The vote marks the fourth time since 2000 that Phoenix voters have publicly supported light rail through the election process.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2019

Amtrak, MassDOT launch new 'Valley Flyer' line

The train will travel along the Connecticut River, with trains making station stops in four different cities.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2019

CTA announces TOD planning initiative near Red Line station

Will begin exploring TOD concepts on eight vacant parcels acquired as part of the $280 million reconstruction of the 95th Street terminal.

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ArticlesAugust 26, 2019

How Collaborative Technology is Driving the Transportation Revolution

Organizations recognize need to offer diverse accessible transportation options and are rethinking the way they plan, build, and operate assets.

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