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News•by Staff•June 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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Videos•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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News•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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News•June 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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News•by Staff•June 17, 2019

Prince joins HNTB as new project director and associate VP

Roger Prince brings more than 33 years of experience with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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News•by Staff•June 14, 2019

MARTA moving ahead with historic transit expansion program

The program marks a major shift in the agency's approach to project delivery, with a commitment to seeking public-private partnerships.

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News•by Staff•June 13, 2019

Cities release best practices for managing mobility data

Report provides guidance on how to ensure individual privacy as data collection becomes easier and more widespread.

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News•by Staff•June 13, 2019

Amtrak completes refresh of Acela interiors

The project took 15 months to refresh all 20 trainsets, which included 100 Amtrak cars and 6,080 total seats.

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