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Technology•by News/Media Release•October 14, 2024

TRC Enables Hands-on Testing With Launch of Pingo Sandbox

The Routing Company has launched a new simulation feature as part of their Pingo platform to enable hands-on testing and allow partners to see how Pingo can help their transit services.

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Management•by Staff•October 14, 2024

Chicago's Proposed Operating Budget Charts Course for a Better Riding Experience

The proposed spending budget reflects an 8.1% increase (or $161.1 million) over the previous year’s budget and supports CTA’s ongoing workforce initiatives for hiring, training, and retaining key operations personnel to provide service levels that exceed 2019/pre-pandemic levels.

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Management•by Staff•October 14, 2024

Transdev U.S. Names New VP, Safety and Security

With more than 15 years of experience in the safety and risk management industry, Joanna Cornell brings a wealth of expertise in implementing advanced safety technologies and driving risk reduction initiatives across large-scale transportation operations.

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Bus•by Staff•October 14, 2024

AC Transit Approves Realign Bus Network

AC Transit hopes to maintain service levels at 85% of pre-pandemic levels under new plan.

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Management•by News/Media Release•October 14, 2024

LA Metro Ridership Reaches 1M Weekday Riders

September marks the 22nd consecutive month of year-over-year growth for LA Metro.

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Technology•by Staff and News Reports•October 11, 2024

Biz Briefs: CCW, Kawasaki, and More

In the lastest installment, METRO covers news from Long Beach, Calif.; Yonkers, N.Y.; and more.

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Management•by News/Media Release•October 11, 2024

Metra’s Proposed Operating Budget Lacks Fare Increases

Metra’s proposed $1.1b operating budget for 2025 also includes $366.4m for capital improvements.

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Workers replacing tracks along Amtrak's Harrisburg line.
Rail•by Staff and News Reports•October 10, 2024

Amtrak Line Renewal Ahead of Schedule

The Harrisburg Line track renewal project in Pennsylvania is going strong, allowing for the line to be reopened two weeks earlier than predicted.

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Technology•by Staff•October 10, 2024

Chicago Announces First Innovation Studio Pilots

Launched earlier this year, Innovation Studio was designed to allow CTA to pilot solutions and new technologies for some of CTA’s biggest challenges. This year, three problem statements were released to solicit proposals from the private sector.

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Management•by Staff•October 10, 2024

California's SacRT Launches Survey to Enhance Rider Safety, Address Harassment

The effort is part of California's commitment to creating safer and more inclusive public transportation systems.

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