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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2019

Florida bill to speed passenger rail incident processing

The bill streamlines the investigative process when a train is involved in a crash with a motor vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2019

Bill to strengthen Buy America requirements reintroduced in Congress

When certifying that materials used in construction are “Made in America,” the bill requires DOC to ensure support of American jobs.

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NewsMay 16, 2019

Bill would ban use of fed funds for Chinese manufactured rolling stock

A number of large, metropolitan areas have recently awarded rail rolling stock procurements to a Chinese state-owned enterprise.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Senators threaten to withhold WMATA funds if it selects Chinese railcars

CRRC is actively pursuing a WMATA contract likely to exceed $1 billion to build up to 800 of its new 8000-series railcars.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2019

N.Y. Senate passes legislation to add transit dependent NFTA board members

The new appointments could play a major role in shaping NFTA’s future, which includes a possible $1.6 billion light rail expansion.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2019

Ohio House passes bill that includes $200M public transit funding boost

The funds reverses a years-long trend that saw the state slip to 38th nationally in support for transit systems.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

Legislation calls for NJ Transit to issue refunds for rail delays

Monthly pass holders would get a prorated amount refunded while single-ticket holders would get their money back.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2018

Bill would mandate human trafficking awareness program in Calif.

From 2008 to 2017, California had the most human trafficking cases reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline of any state.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2018

Legislation would require public transit to adopt anti-harassment rules

Policy could allow transportation companies to permanently ban any passengers who commit sexual assault or harassment on that transportation line.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2018

Transportation industry responds to President's infrastructure plan

ITS America announced the formation of its Smart Infrastructure Task Force to address how technology and innovation can be incentivized.

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