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News•by Staff and News Reports•June 20, 2024

Biz Briefs: Masabi, Vicinity, and More

The latest in supplier/transit partnerships.

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News•by Staff•June 18, 2024

SEPTA Breaks Ground on New Accessibility Project

When completed, the $38 million project will make Erie Station fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Work includes the installation of a new elevator from street level to the station mezzanine and new elevators from the mezzanine to the northbound and southbound platforms.

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Passengers preparing to board LA Metro Bus
News•by Staff and News Reports•June 17, 2024

LA Metro Hits 18th Month of Ridership Growth

Metro carried an average of 980,865 boardings each weekday, an 8.2% increase over last May and the 18th-straight month of year-over-year ridership increases.

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News•by Staff•June 14, 2024

Boston's MBTA Provides Update on South Coast Rail Project

The project, which spans across six stations, will start running test trains June 17. When complete, the project will restore rail service between Boston and the South Coast for the first time in over 70 years.

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News•by News/Media Release•June 14, 2024

HNTB Names New Rail Program Manager

Greg Lorenzi brings more than 30 years of experience in rail systems, transit, urban infrastructure, and strategic development to his new role.

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U.S. Capitol Building
News•by Staff and News Reports•June 14, 2024

APTA Calls on Congress to Fully Fund Public Transit in FY25

M.J. Maynard, vice chair of APTA and CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, testified before the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on behalf of APTA.

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News•by Staff•June 14, 2024

Balanced MARTA Budget Reaffirms System Improvement, Expansion Commitment

The $1.6 billion budget includes $654.5 million in net operating funds and $909.2 million for capital programming.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•June 14, 2024

Coalition Unveils Roadmap for Launching New High-Speed Rail Projects

The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition's first-of-its-kind action plan is intended to equip advocates with practical tips, realistic expectations, and strategic support as they work to launch new high-speed train projects in their regions.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•June 13, 2024

Biz Briefs: Alexander Dennis, Tolar, and Wabtec

The latest agency/supplier news from England, California, and France.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•June 13, 2024

DART Board Approves Strategic Plan to Guide Future Priorities, Innovation

The comprehensive plan intends to move DART from its current state, “Point A,” to a future where DART becomes a premier regional economic and mobility asset, or “Point B.”

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