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ArticlesCover StoryApril 1, 2019

Tempe Streetcar critical to expanding rail service

The 3.7-mile track circulates around the ASU campus, through downtown Tempe, and along a rapidly growing business district.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2019

FTA seeking to 'put brakes' on human trafficking in public transit

The administration published two NOFOs, each with $2 million in competitive funding.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2019

New Orleans RTA holds off on streetcar changes

Officials had previously said a temporary pilot program to speed up the streetcar could come up for a vote as early as late next month.

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ArticlesMarch 27, 2019

Kansas City Streetcar Fuels Economic Boom

Partnerships, policies, and local funding for the 2.2-mile starter line lead to $2 billion in development and counting.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2019

NJ TRANSIT hosts event for $800M in upcoming contracting work

The agency invited prime contractors, small businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises to showcase future opportunities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2019

Mayor announces plan to create Atlanta's first city DOT

Announcement starts a period of assessing and developing the organizational and reporting structure of the eventual department.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2019

Apple Pay coming to New York, Portland, and Chicago

Specific details on how it will work or when each city will get Apple Pay support were not discussed.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2019

Metra to hold 59 safety blitzes to reinforce safe behavior around tracks

Employees will be at one of the commuter railroad’s 242 stations during the morning commute, distributing educational materials about train and grade crossing safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2019

If it was easier to pay for public transport, ridership would increase: Study

Complexity in payment is often at the root of many common commuter complaints.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2019

Port Authority taps PATH dep. dir. DeGraffe to lead the railroad

Capital programs she will oversee include, replacing equipment and rebuilding tunnels severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy.

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