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Photo GalleriesAugust 9, 2022

MTA Captures Lightning at the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge During Storm

New York State is considered to have a “moderate” occurrence of lightning, with 3.8 strikes occurring per square mile each year, according to the National Weather Service. 

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ArticlesAugust 2, 2022

4 Ways Metrolinx is Making Transit Easier for People with Vision Loss

Metrolinx’s wayfinding team, in charge of signage and other information systems, has put a major focus on ensuring that transit is accessible for everyone. Learn more about the systems they’ve implemented.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 29, 2022

FHWA Makes $7B Available to Help Build Resilient Infrastructure

The formula funding will help states and communities better prepare for and respond to extreme weather events like wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 29, 2022

St. Louis Metro: Damage from Record Rainfall, Flash Flooding Estimated at $18 to $20M

The agency is requesting emergency federal and state funding to help cover the losses caused by the unprecedented weather event.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 27, 2022

FRA Proposed Rule Looks to Enhance Train Safety, Codify Train Crew Size

The rule would require a minimum of two train crewmembers for over-the-road railroad operations, with some exceptions for certain low risk operations and circumstances where mitigating measures are in place to protect railroad employees, the public, and the environment.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 26, 2022

FTA Offers $1.75B to Make Public Transportation Rail Stations More Accessible

The funding will help agencies retrofit subway stations so people who need an elevator or ramp — including people who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility — can still reliably access the rail systems serving their communities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 25, 2022

MTI Research Shows How U.S. Transit, Vendors Can Focus on Cybersecurity

The authors’ findings focus on cyber literacy and procurement practices, the lifecycle of technology vis-à-vis transit hardware, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 19, 2022

MTI Research Examines Curb Planning, Management

This research employed a multi-method approach to identify the changing needs for curb space management.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 18, 2022

APTA Honors Public Transportation Organizations, Leaders

The 2022 APTA Awards recognize organizations and leaders in the public transportation industry in North America who have demonstrated significant leadership, are outstanding role models of excellence, and whose accomplishments and innovations have advanced public transportation.

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Articlesby Louie MaielloJuly 18, 2022

Tech Talk: Safe Fleet’s New System Aims to Clear Lanes, Improve Ridership

Dan Pulskamp, VP of Transit Bus and Rail at Safe Fleet, shared how the company’s new ClearLane system can create a positive impact in cities across the U.S.

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