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Successful fleet electrification requires greater appreciation for bus maintenance depots, infrastructure, and operations.
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The transit agency entered into a public-private operating partnership with Transdev in 2016 as part of its efforts to restore service to the six-county region.
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One of President Biden’s first actions to protect the health and safety of Americans was to sign an Executive Order on January 21 promoting safety during the COVID-19 public health emergency in domestic and international travel.
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The new service, called Groove On-Demand, will expand access to affordable and convenient public transit for riders in the greater Downtown area.
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In the last year, Connexionz has welcomed cooperative purchases off the contract from Grant County Oregon (People Mover), City of Pendleton, Asotin County PTBA & Lewiston Transit System, and Kayak Public Transit.
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The outlook is not rosy and bright for our industry. Unless there is significant expansion of federal operating dollars for public transit in the U.S. and Canada, there could be severe and potentially permanent retrenchment in service plans around the nation.
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While the much-needed initial rounds of emergency funding through the CARES Act and CRRSAA provided transit agencies across the nation with relief, transit funding needs continue to grow due to ongoing losses of ridership, fare revenue, and state and local tax revenue.
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The partnership will allow riders to see time, route, and price information for MTS, alongside rideshare and e-scooter options.
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Overall, the paper looks at the changing role of public transit agencies as they look to expand their network to increase mobility options in the communities they serve.
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The results portray a fascinating picture of global transit trends, comparing 2019 and 2020 — how people move around their cities, the impact of COVID-19 on public transportation use, and riders’ increased demand for mobile payment.
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