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Management•by News/Media Release•May 23, 2024

Feds Make $10.5M Available for Housing Near Transit

FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning supports local planning and investment near transit hubs to promote sustainable, livable, and equitable communities, with a focus on projects that plan for affordable housing.

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New York Looks Expand E-Hail Paratransit Program

Phase 3 of this program will start with the 1,600 customers currently in Phase 2 and increase the per-trip subsidy to $60 per e-hail trip.

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Management•by News/Media Release•May 22, 2024

COTA Board Approves Ballot Measure to Expand Transit, Improve Access

The levy would generate the public funding portion of the revenue to initiate the LinkUS Initiative, a comprehensive mobility solution to address growth, affordability, sustainability, and opportunity in our region.

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Rail•by Staff•May 22, 2024

Carter, Flowers Join Mpact's Board

Mpact, formerly Rail~Volution, has shaped and advanced the movement for transit-oriented communities for nearly 30 years.

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Management•by Staff•May 22, 2024

King County Metro Celebrates AANHP Community

The projects were selected after Metro employees were invited to submit their artwork and ideas for graphic or artistic symbols of the history and rich contributions of our AANHP community to the region and country.

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Spare, Winnipeg Transit Partner to Make Specialized Transit Services More Convenient

The initiative marks a focused effort to incorporate advanced technology into Transit Plus’s operations. This will improve service accessibility, efficiency, and reliability for users, according to Spare.

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Technology•by News/Media Release•May 21, 2024

New York Announces Upcoming OMNY Fare Payment Milestones

The plan is a major push to expand the reach of OMNY to include all customer groups by the end of 2024, including students, Reduced-Fare, Fair Fares, Access-a-Ride, and pre-tax commuter benefit customers.

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DRPT's Virginia Breeze Adds Fifth Route

Connecting Harrisonburg and Virginia Beach, the Tidewater Current will offer convenient travel options for residents and visitors alike, which will provide bi-directional service 365 days a year.

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FRA Rail Safety Rules Require Certification of Dispatchers, Signal Employees

Unlike with conductors and locomotive engineers, there have previously been no federal regulations mandating specific training requirements, safety and knowledge checks, and verification of safety records for dispatchers and signal employees.

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Management•by News/Media Release•May 20, 2024

RATP Dev Lands N.C. Operations Contract

The operations contract, previously a management contract, has been awarded for an initial term of five years, with the option for renewal for up to two additional years.

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