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News•by Staff•August 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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News•by Staff•August 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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Articles•August 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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News•August 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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News•by Staff•August 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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News•by Staff•August 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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Articles•August 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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News•by Staff•August 22, 2019

FRA awards $272M in State of Good Repair grants

The SOGR Program is intended to improve intercity passenger rail performance.

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News•August 21, 2019

Gov. directs NJ TRANSIT to release monthly rail performance metrics

Will include the total number of cancellations each month and a listing of the specific types of cancellations for each line.

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News•by Staff•August 21, 2019

NTSB to railroads: Finish the job implementing Positive Train Control

Press event coincided with the 50th anniversary of a train collision in Darien, Conn., that killed four people and injured 43 others.

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