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Rail•by Staff•July 25, 2024

NJ TRANSIT Adding 36 More Alstom Multilevel Railcars

The purchase continues to advance NJ TRANSIT’s plan to phase out the oldest single level railcars from the fleet.

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Rail•by Staff•July 25, 2024

Renewed Fed Partnership To Expedite Environmental Reviews California High-Speed Projects

The renewed agreement allows the state to continue to stand in the shoes of the FRA for certain duties under federal environmental law, thereby streamlining decision-making and providing for a more efficient environmental review process.

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Zero Emissions•by Staff•July 25, 2024

CTE to Lead 1K-Bus Initiative for California’s Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub

The funding supports the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems in establishing a leading hydrogen hub in the state and aims to significantly reduce California's dependence on fossil fuels, paving the way for a carbon-neutral economy by 2045.

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Management•by Staff•July 24, 2024

New Mineta Report Focuses on AC Transit Bus Operator Initiative

When AC Transit implemented changes to its hiring and training process, including significant financial incentives and a holistic view of new hire needs, the agency experienced an improvement in hiring and retention.

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Management•by Staff•July 24, 2024

Central Ohio Names New Deputy CEO

In his new role, Garth Weithman will help oversee COTA’s transit operations; human resources; and information, innovation, and technology.

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Security and Safety•by Staff•July 24, 2024

NTSB Raises Concerns on Proposed Marijuana Changes

The board is concerned that the proposed move would prohibit continued federally required testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees for marijuana use because laboratories certified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for such testing are not authorized to test for Schedule III controlled substances.

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New Mobility•by Staff•July 24, 2024

SacRT Lands 3 State Grants for Mobility Projects

The planning grants will help SacRT improve safety, help residents make better transit connections, and meet the mobility needs of the growing region.

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Riders boarding an L.A. Metro Train.
Management•by Staff•July 23, 2024

LA Metro Ridership Up for 19th Consecutive Month

With 18,792,300 boardings on weekdays, ridership reached 82.1% of its pre-pandemic levels in June, with weekends seeing 6,389,175 boardings, reaching 97.7% of pre-pandemic weekend ridership from June 2019.

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Technology•by Staff•July 22, 2024

INIT Bringing Contactless Payment to San Diego

Contactless Payment is available on MTS buses and Trolleys, and NCTD COASTER, SPRINTER, FLEX, and BREEZE services.

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Motorcoach•by Staff•July 22, 2024

American Bus Association Names New President/CEO

Fred Ferguson brings over 15 years of extensive experience in public policy, strategic communications, and leadership within the government, non-profit, and private sectors.

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