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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2025

VTA Refines BART Silicon Valley Phase II Design to Control Costs, Preserve Vision

In a recent update to the BSVII Oversight Committee, VTA outlined a series of bold cost-saving strategies to strengthen its application for a Full Funding Grant Agreement from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

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Amtrak's Seattle rail yard under construction.
Newsby StaffMay 12, 2025

Amtrak Advances Long-Planned Improvements to Seattle Rail Yard

The upgraded King Street Yard will enable modern, more efficient maintenance practices, support the introduction of new, state-of-the-art Amtrak Airo trains set to enter service first on the Amtrak Cascades route in 2026, and maintain trains on the Long-Distance routes that operate out of this yard.

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GO Riteway's six MCI J4500s.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 8, 2025

Biz Briefs: Alstom, MCI, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2025

California's OCTA Unveils First Siemens S700 Streetcar

The vehicle, manufactured in Sacramento, Calif., is the first of eight to be delivered for the OC Streetcar.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2025

Dallas' DART Warns State House Bill Could Kill Transit

DART’s sales tax revenue was authorized twice through a democratic vote by the communities it serves.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2025

USDOT Advances Funding on $3.2B in Infrastructure Projects

Under Secretary Duffy’s direction, the Department is working to accelerate the distribution of funds and address core infrastructure projects, according to a press release.

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ArticlesMay 5, 2025

Improving Transit Worker Safety: How Proper Workwear Enhances Comfort and Performance

Proper workwear is critical to protect these workers, boost their comfort, and enhance their performance.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2025

Hyundai Rotem, Kinkisharyo Contract for Final Assembly of New LA Metro Railcars

The agreement marks another milestone in Hyundai Rotem’s ongoing commitment to delivering public transit solutions in North America.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2025

Sound Transit Lands Key FTA Approval for West Seattle Link Extension

The 4.1-mile West Seattle light rail extension was approved by voters in 2016 as part of ST3, with the approval of environmental work is the culmination of the planning phase that began in 2017.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2025

San Diego's MTS Survey Shows Strong Customer Satisfaction, High Community Value

The survey, conducted in November 2024 by ETC Institute, a professional market research firm that specializes in customer satisfaction surveys, gathered feedback from more than 3,700 riders across the MTS bus and Trolley light rail networks.

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