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Paratransit•by Staff•February 23, 2024

SEPTA, RideCo Launch Revamped Paratransit System

The agency and supplier successfully launched phase one of SEPTA OnDemand within an unprecedented 4.5 month timeframe.

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Security and Safety•by News/Media Release•February 22, 2024

Increased Patrols, Security Cameras Boost WMATA Safety Program

As part of the initiative, customers will see special police officers walking trains and buses to provide a sense of security and address illegal activity in real time.

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Technology•by Staff and News Reports•February 22, 2024

Canada's TransLink Testing New Multimodal Mobility App

The new app will allow users to easily transfer between transit and each mode, with the goal of encouraging even more users to consider multimodal journeys.

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Rail•by Alex Roman•February 21, 2024

Chicago's Metra, California's Metrolink to Purchase Greener Rail Vehicles

Metrolink received about $148 million from the South Coast AQMD to purchase new railcars, while Metra tapped Stadler for zero-emission, battery-powered trainsets.

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Rail•by Staff•February 21, 2024

3 Agencies Land $631M in FTA Funds for Railcar Vehicle Replacement

The investment, a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will improve transportation systems across the nation while creating good-paying jobs and boosting economic competitiveness.

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Technology•by Staff and News Reports•February 21, 2024

NY MTA To Go LED in Subway Stations to Increase Safety

The project will brighten every subway platform and mezzanine, increasing safety system-wide and enhancing the customer experience.

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Rail•by Staff•February 21, 2024

Maryland Transit Lands $213.6M for Light Rail Vehicle Replacement

The State of Maryland is providing $90 million in matching funds and allocating $127.6 million in federal formula funds to the project to complement the federal grant

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New Mobility•by News/Media Release•February 20, 2024

Via Seeing Instant Results with New Canadian Contract

While the new and improved service has only been live for a month and a half, Brant Transit has significantly increased the number of available rides as compared to previous years.

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Zero Emissions•by News/Media Release•February 20, 2024

Foothill Transit Adding 12 Alexander Dennis Double-Deck ZEBs

With their double-deck design, they will maximize passenger capacity on this important commuter connection while cutting out local emissions. They will join two earlier Enviro500EV pilot buses delivered in 2021.

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Rail•by News/Media Release•February 19, 2024

California's OCTA Lands $7M for Rail Protection

The new funding from the state allows the OCTA and Metrolink project team to move forward on constructing a catchment wall at Mariposa Point in San Clemente, as well as other mitigation to protect the track from soil and debris.

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