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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2025

FTA Releases Preliminary Findings on How Transit is Improving Worker Safety

Preliminary analysis of agency responses shows more than two-thirds of transit agencies determined that strategies are necessary to reduce the risk related to assaults on transit workers, and these agencies are working to roll out a variety of mitigation measures.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2024

Michigan's BATA Announces Departure of Executive Director

Kelly Dunham joined BATA in 2009 as the human resources manager and also served as the transit agency’s director, human resources and operations, before earning the role of BATA’s executive director in 2016, and has been successfully leading the organization for the last eight years.

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ArticlesSeptember 23, 2024

The Significance of Managing Workforce Cultural Diversity in the Public Transit Workplace

A culturally diverse transit workforce brings a deeper understanding of the communities being served, an ability to overcome language barriers, and a greater sense of comfort for passengers who share cultural backgrounds with transit personnel.

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PodcastsAugust 15, 2024

The Present and Future of Public Transit with Jannet Walker-Ford and David Scorey

Jannet Walker-Ford,Lead, Advisory and Planning business, at WSP and David Scorey, CEO of Keolis North America, join METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the state of public transportation today, the hidden benefits of contracting, sustainability, workforce development, and much more.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Alex RomanAugust 13, 2024

GoDurham Focused on Growth, Sustainability as It Continues to Boost Service

With issues caused by the COVID pandemic now in the rearview mirror, the agency is focused on growing its ridership and goal to go 100% zero emissions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2024

MARTA Names New External Affairs Team Lead

In this role, Steven Parker will help develop and implement initiatives that strengthen the MARTA brand through compelling marketing and communications campaigns, strategic partnerships, and consistent community engagement.

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Videosby Staff and News ReportsAugust 6, 2024

The Present and Future of Public Transit with Jannet Walker-Ford and David Scorey

Jannet Walker-Ford,Lead, Advisory and Planning business, at WSP and David Scorey, CEO of Keolis North America, join METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the state of public transportation today, the hidden benefits of contracting, sustainability, workforce development, and much more.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2024

American Bus Association Names New President/CEO

Fred Ferguson brings over 15 years of extensive experience in public policy, strategic communications, and leadership within the government, non-profit, and private sectors.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2024

Chicago Continues to Increase Rail Service

The news marks a major milestone in CTA President Dorval R. Carter Jr.’s commitment to deliver pre-pandemic levels of rail service by end of year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2024

FTA Awards $1.5B in Grants to Modernize Bus Fleets

Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, FTA has awarded nearly $5 billion in the past three years to replace and modernize transit buses on America’s roadways, building new technology with American workers. U.S. factories will produce more than 4,600 of these new buses.

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