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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2024

Carter, Flowers Join Mpact's Board

Mpact, formerly Rail~Volution, has shaped and advanced the movement for transit-oriented communities for nearly 30 years.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 21, 2024

New York Announces Upcoming OMNY Fare Payment Milestones

The plan is a major push to expand the reach of OMNY to include all customer groups by the end of 2024, including students, Reduced-Fare, Fair Fares, Access-a-Ride, and pre-tax commuter benefit customers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 21, 2024

FRA Rail Safety Rules Require Certification of Dispatchers, Signal Employees

Unlike with conductors and locomotive engineers, there have previously been no federal regulations mandating specific training requirements, safety and knowledge checks, and verification of safety records for dispatchers and signal employees.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 20, 2024

MARTA Reopens Renovated Airport Station

MARTA began station rehabilitation work at Airport Station in June 2022. Prior to this most recent round of construction, teams completed structural work in preparation for the new elevator installation, replaced the south vestibule and progressed electrical upgrades.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMay 20, 2024

Funding, ZEBs, and More with STV's Kelly

METRO had the chance to speak with STV's president/CEO for its 2024 Consultant's Roundtable.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 17, 2024

WMATA Lands State Funding for Capitol Heights Station

The site will support new housing, retail, and business opportunities and provide easy access to transit to get to jobs, schools, and activities around the region.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 17, 2024

Chicago Ridership Continues to Climb

So far in 2024, the CTA has experienced 13 days where ridership has exceeded one million.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 15, 2024

Biz Briefs: Connectpoint, HDR, Heliox, and More

The latest supplier-transit partnerships in Washington, Indiana, and California.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 15, 2024

Feds Make $2B Available for Northeast Corridor Improvements

After decades of federal underinvestment, funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law finally has the Northeast Corridor on track to meet the needs of 21st century travelers and commuters.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2024

Report: 50% of Americans Would Travel by High-Speed Rail Over Air

The findings, unveiled as Hitachi Rail participates in America’s annual High Speed Rail conference in Washington, D.C., underlines a growing appetite to travel by long-distance rail as opposed to flying or driving.

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