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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 5, 2024

Sound Transit 1 Line Returns to Service

Crews began working on Jan. 13 on several projects to improve service for riders.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 2, 2024

MTA Launches First Subway Cars with Open Gangways Into Service

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also announced 1,000 of the agency's subway cars are now equipped with cameras.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2024

U.S. DOT Initiatives Observe National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

The new program incentivizes individuals and organizations to think creatively in developing innovative solutions to combat human trafficking in the transportation industry, and to share those innovations with the broader community.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 31, 2024

WMATA Upgrades Ridership Data Portal

The portal now includes a combined look at rail and bus ridership, adds no-tap rail ridership to the rail dashboard to track the effectiveness of anti-fare evasion efforts, and provides a more complete picture of total ridership.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 30, 2024

MBTA Completes Expedited Track Work on Green Line

With unencumbered access to Green Line stations, crews were able to accomplish station enhancements and amenity upgrades like new flooring and lighting, which further improved the customer experience.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 29, 2024

Valley Metro Celebrates Launch of Northwest Phase II Extension

The project includes a series of “firsts” for Valley Metro and the community, including the first elevated station, rail-only bridge over I-17, and a multimodal transit center named after regional transit champion, former Phoenix Mayor, and Councilmember Thelda Williams.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 25, 2024

New York MTA Celebrates Grand Central Madison's Inaugural Year

Grand Central Madison is the largest passenger rail terminal to be built in the country in 67 years.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 25, 2024

Highlights from BCT's PREMO Light Rail Industry Day

Over 250 industry leaders convened to explore solutions, discuss industry trends, and shape the future of light rail.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 24, 2024

Chicago Region Ridership Up in 2023

In total, the region’s transit agencies added 45 million rides in 2023 compared to the previous year, representing an increase equal to the annual transit ridership of Dallas, the Chicago RTA said in a press release.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 23, 2024

DART Pilots Upgraded Seating on Rail, Streetcar Vehicles

To provide a cleaner and more comfortable environment for customers, DART replaced almost 34,000 fabric seat cushions and backs on its bus fleet with vinyl-covered seats last year.

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