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Management•by News/Media Release•February 13, 2024

WMATA Opens Public Comment Period for Proposed Budget

The $4.5 billion capital and operating budget proposal provides a worst-case scenario; however, WMATA’s funding partners are currently working through legislation that may reduce some of the most detrimental fare and service changes proposed.

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Rail•by News/Media Release•February 13, 2024

STM Awards Contract for Train Control System

The $217,173,941 contract was awarded to Ground Transportation Systems Canada Inc. and includes installation, maintenance, and certain options for the CBTC system.

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Management•by News/Media Release•February 13, 2024

Latinos In Transit, New Mexico Transit Association Join Forces

The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on Jan. 29, outlining a framework for mutual cooperation between the two organizations.

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Management•by News/Media Release•February 13, 2024

L.A. Metro Record Highest Ridership Since COVID-19 Pandemic

Metro has introduced several programs that support making Metro more affordable for all its riders.

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Management•by Staff and News Reports•February 12, 2024

Biz Briefs: Vicinity, Alexander Dennis, and More

Get the latest from Vicinity Motor Corp., Alexander Dennis, and Webasto.

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Management•by Staff and News Reports•February 12, 2024

COTA President/CEO Announces Resignation

Joanna M. Pinkerton submitted her resignation, effective May 6, to the COTA Board of Trustees, which will immediately begin an executive search process.

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Rail•by News/Media Release•February 9, 2024

WMATA Announces 3-Year Capital Construction Plans

Planned closures are scheduled between summer 2024 and summer 2026, with additional construction planned over the winter holidays.

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Bus•by News/Media Release•February 9, 2024

King County Exec Proposes Bus Network Upgrades

If the proposed changes are adopted by the King County Council, initial upgrades to the Metro bus network will begin with the Aug. 31 service change alongside the launch of the RapidRide G Line.

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Zero Emissions•by Alex Roman•February 8, 2024

FTA Makes $1.5B in ZEBs Funding Available, Releases 'Dear Colleague' Letter

FTA's bus funding represents the third bus grant package since President Biden signed BIL, which has invested more than $3.3 billion in American transit buses and the infrastructure that supports them.

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Technology•by Staff and News Reports•February 8, 2024

WMATA Announces New Addition to Tracking Tool

MetroPulse, launched last summer, gives customers real-time information on bus and train locations, frequency, schedule adherence, and service advisories to help customers make  informed decisions about their travel.

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