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Bus•by Staff and News Reports•January 25, 2024

Pace, SSC Celebrate Free CDL Program Partnership

The partnership provides students with a customized two-week commercial driver’s license (CDL) course that allows them to obtain their CDL permit and start their career as professional bus operators.

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Rail•by News/Media Release•January 25, 2024

Highlights from BCT's PREMO Light Rail Industry Day

Over 250 industry leaders convened to explore solutions, discuss industry trends, and shape the future of light rail.

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New Mobility•by Staff and News Reports•January 24, 2024

Chicago Region Ridership Up in 2023

In total, the region’s transit agencies added 45 million rides in 2023 compared to the previous year, representing an increase equal to the annual transit ridership of Dallas, the Chicago RTA said in a press release.

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Technology•by News/Media Release•January 23, 2024

DART Pilots Upgraded Seating on Rail, Streetcar Vehicles

To provide a cleaner and more comfortable environment for customers, DART replaced almost 34,000 fabric seat cushions and backs on its bus fleet with vinyl-covered seats last year.

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Rail•by News/Media Release•January 23, 2024

NY MTA Awards Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Project Contract

The initial $182 million award is for the first component of the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project, which will finally deliver subway service to residents of East Harlem.

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Rail•by Alex Roman•January 23, 2024

Brightline West Project Approved for $2.5B in Private Activity Bonds

DOT previously approved a private activity bond allocation of $1 billion for Brightline West in 2020, bringing the total allocation for this project to $3.5 billion.

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Motorcoach•by News/Media Release•January 23, 2024

CCW Begins Delivery of Mid-Life Overhauled Buses to SFMTA

This is the largest single contract that CCW has been awarded in its history.  

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

Chicago Transit Breaks Post-Pandemic Ridership Record

Systemwide in 2023, the CTA provided nearly 36 million more rides compared to 2022. In 2023, bus ridership increased 15.5% over 2022. Rail ridership increased 13.4%.

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Management•by Alex Roman•January 22, 2024

FMCSA's Administrator Hutcheson Stepping Down

She will depart the agency on Jan. 26. Sue Lawless, FMCSA Executive Director and Chief Safety Officer, will serve as Acting Deputy Administrator and lead the agency.

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

Santa Cruz METRO Announces Departure of CEO/GM Michael Tree

Michael Tree joined Santa Cruz METRO in April 2022 and, after almost two years of service, will be retiring from the agency on Feb. 16, due to unexpected personal reasons.

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