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News•by Staff•August 9, 2017

NY MTA reveals lack of manpower to fix subway issues

During an oversight meeting, N.Y. MTA officials revealed that the agency needs hundreds of skilled maintenance workers to fix the outdated system.

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News•by Staff•August 9, 2017

Despite funding issues, projections good for Las Vegas/SoCal HSR

XpressWest could draw about 21% of the total travel market by 2024 and 27% of the market by 2050.

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News•by Staff•August 8, 2017

Chicago RTA Chairman to receive APTA Local Distinguished Service Award

Kirk Dillard is a lifelong transit rider and regularly rides the RTA regional system from his suburban home to his offices in downtown Chicago, where he is a partner at Locke Lord LLP, one of Chicago’s oldest and largest law firms.

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News•by Staff•August 8, 2017

Transportation expert Barbour joins HNTB

Has more than three decades of experience in rail and highway design and construction management working with local agencies, contractors, military and consultants.

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News•by Staff•August 7, 2017

FTA announces NEC Portal Bridge Project Record of Decision

This ROD is a part of the environmental review process required by law for projects seeking federal funding through the CIG Program. Additional steps must be completed according to legal criteria before the FTA can make a determination about CIG funding for the project.

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News•by Staff•August 7, 2017

FRA, FMCSA withdraw obstructive sleep apnea rulemaking

In their joint announcement, the two federal agencies said they'd encourage trucking and rail companies to voluntarily screen employees involved in safety-sensitive work, such as truck drivers and train engineers, for sleep apnea.

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News•by Staff•August 4, 2017

MARTA police arrest 538 for fare evasion during 6-week stint

Over the last six weeks, plain clothes officers have actively monitored fare gates across MARTA’s 38 rail stations. To date, the effort has led to hundreds of arrests and suspensions from the MARTA system.

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News•by Staff•August 3, 2017

NY MTA chair announces leadership appointments

Chairman Joseph Lhota today announced the appointment of Patrick Foye as president and Veronique Hakim as managing director of the MTA.

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News•by Staff•August 3, 2017

USSC acquires oustanding ownership of 4ONE LLC

The company has experienced significant growth over the last decade and currently supplies over 50% of the public transit passenger seating in North America.

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News•by Staff•August 3, 2017

Lyft to provide rides to Amtrak stations

New users of Lyft will receive $5 off each of their first four rides by using a promo code.

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