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Articlesby Alex RomanJuly 15, 2021

Discussing Long-Term Growth, Transit Trends With HDR’s Waldron

Tom Waldron, global transit director for HDR, is one of several top executives METRO spoke with for a consultant roundtable in the July issue.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJuly 12, 2021

AECOM’s Aument Talks Post-Pandemic Challenges, Funding

Jennifer Aument, chief executive, global transportation for AECOM, is one of several top executives METRO spoke with for a consultant roundtable in the July issue.

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NewsJuly 1, 2021

FTA Announces $16M Funding Opportunity to Help Communities Prosper through Transit

FTA’s Areas of Persistent Poverty Program supports planning, engineering and technical studies, or financial planning to improve transit services in any areas experiencing long-term economic distress, in rural and urban communities alike. It can also fund low and no emissions transit vehicles and associated infrastructure.

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NewsJuly 1, 2021

OCTA Marks 30th Anniversary

In June 1991, the Orange County Transportation Authority was formed through the consolidation of seven different agencies that focused on various aspects of transportation across the county.

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NewsJune 25, 2021

MARTA, Goldman Sachs Announce $100M Affordable Housing, Transit Initiative

The initiative will support the development of ground-up mixed-income, TOD projects that benefit from proximity to MARTA’s 38 heavy rail stations and 12 Atlanta Streetcar light rail stops.

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ArticlesJune 23, 2021

How Transportation Operations Can Apply for CERTS Act Grants

Guidelines have been released, the online application portal is open, and the deadline to apply is July 19. Here’s what to know about eligibility and what to include with your application.

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NewsJune 14, 2021

FTA Allocates $250M in American Rescue Plan Funds to Small Starts Projects

The 22 projects represent several modes of transport, including bus rapid transit, streetcar, and light rail in 13 states.

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NewsJune 1, 2021

Buttigieg Recommends $2.5B for New, Expanded Public Transit Services

The projects will create hundreds of construction and operations-related jobs and help communities expand transportation options that improve access and mobility for residents.

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NewsMay 27, 2021

RTA Projects COVID Funding Will Help Offset Operating Losses

After receiving nearly $315 million in federal stimulus money during the pandemic, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is expecting no service layoffs, furloughs, or service reductions through 2026.

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NewsMay 24, 2021

WMATA Looks to Increase Sustainability with Release of Climate Bonds

Issuing Climate Bonds will help WMATA attract more environmentally conscious buyers to increase investor demand and result in a better, more competitive rate for the transit agency.

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