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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2019

San Francisco Transbay Corridor project lands $300M in CIG funding

In addition to the allocation announcement, FTA is also advancing the project into the Engineering phase.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2019

Atlanta's first dedicated DOT approved by city council

Will manage a range of transportation improvements from roadway repair and maintenance to sidewalk and bike lane construction.

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NewsJune 19, 2019

Sound Transit receives first of 152 new Siemens LRVs

The new vehicles are expected to more than triple Sound Transit’s current fleet size of 62 LRVs in service

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2019

London Underground to start tracking passengers through Wi-Fi use

Depersonalized data will be used to understand how people navigate the network to provide customers better, more targeted info.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2019

Sound Transit's Hilltop Tacoma Link extension places first rail set

Once the rail installation is complete, there is two-week test and inspection period to ensure the rails meet design specifications.

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VideosJune 19, 2019

Sound Transit's Hilltop Link Rail Welding

Crews on Sound Transit's Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project installed the first 300-foot rail segments for the 2.4-mile extension through the Stadium District and Hilltop neighborhood. The new rails were placed on Stadium Way south of Division Street.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2019

SamTrans, Caltrain launch ridership rewards program

Riders will be eligible to compete in special public transit challenges to earn additional rewards, such as Amazon or Starbucks gift cards

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NewsJune 18, 2019

WMATA to study 3 rail lines to address region's future needs

The first phase of the study will assess key issues and trends and document why improvements to the lines are necessary.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2019

MTA to Add 500 Officers to NYCT to Bolster Safety, Stem Fare Evasion

From 2013 to 2017, assaults reported by workers increased 15.2%, and lost revenue increased from $105M in 2015 to $225M in 2018.

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NewsJune 18, 2019

New Bombardier assembly site for BART's 'Fleet of the Future'

The site will produce BART's "Fleet of the Future" railcars and create local jobs in the Bay Area over the next few years. 

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