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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 27, 2022

FRA Proposed Rule Looks to Enhance Train Safety, Codify Train Crew Size

The rule would require a minimum of two train crewmembers for over-the-road railroad operations, with some exceptions for certain low risk operations and circumstances where mitigating measures are in place to protect railroad employees, the public, and the environment.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 26, 2022

Michigan's TheRide Adopts Long-Range Transit Plan

The plan focuses on improving social equity by increasing access to jobs and housing, reducing commute times, and increasing service frequency and overnight service, while also contributing to a cleaner environment and a more vibrant economy.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 26, 2022

New York MTA Moving Forward with Capital Projects to Improve Transit Equity

In a presentation to the MTA Board’s Capital Program Committee, MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer put forward a proposed capital program amendment that allows the MTA to move projects along at a faster pace, offers support for megaproject expansions, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 22, 2022

Officials Celebrate New Pace Plainfield, Illinois Facility

The $52 million facility is built on an 11.92-acre site was funded by Pace using resources from the State’s Rebuild Illinois Capital Program.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 14, 2022

Dunning Jr. Named OCTA COO

Jonny Dunning Jr. is responsible for leading OCTA’s operations groups.

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NewsJune 28, 2022

NCTD Completes Insourcing of Rail Equipment Maintenance, Train Operations

The transition brings the primary functions of the district’s commuter rail and hybrid rail services under its direct management.

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NewsMay 10, 2022

SORTA Welcomes Bailey as New Director of Transit Operations

In the role, Rick Bailey manages the delivery of fixed-route services to the community and oversees all operators.

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NewsMay 9, 2022

HDR to Develop Electric Bus Transition Plans Across Ontario

The modeling will be provided by HDR’s proprietary Zero+ Fleet Optimization Tool, an industry-leading, fuel-neutral tool that is fully customizable to an agency’s needs across multiple transit systems, geographies, climates, and fuel technologies.

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NewsMay 9, 2022

WMATA Finds Ridership Trending Up Compared to Forecasts

Through March, ridership has exceeded the initial forecast by 28 million passenger trips as more people chose bus and rail for travel throughout the region.

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NewsApril 29, 2022

San Luis Obispo RTA Opens Bus Operations, Maintenance Facility

The facility was programmed to operate, service, and maintain RTA’s entire fleet and serve as the authority’s headquarters.

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