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An alliance of the nation’s top metro transit systems, including New York, Boston and Washington, D.C., met with key members of Congress to highlight the opportunity to invest in creating jobs and boost the economic recovery.
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The first seven cars of the new 340-train fleet are now on the tracks, kicking off the bi-state agency's modernization program that also will eventually include a new signal system and station upgrades.
Read More →Brian Buchanan, HDR’s transit program management lead, discusses how agencies can strengthen governance, anticipate risk and deliver large-scale projects more effectively.
Read More →A task force created by Gov. Pat Quinn concluded that even some major job hubs “can’t be reached in a 90-minute commute” and described planning efforts as “haphazard.”
Read More →The State Auditor further concluded that while collaboration among transit agencies is functioning, the Bay Area’s public transportation systems face mounting structural fiscal pressures that threaten future service levels if sustainable funding solutions are not secured.
Read More →Proposed legislation would link federal transit dollars to safety measures while requiring security investments, onboard cameras, and new fare collection standards.
Read More →Public transit authorities have some of the highest turnover and absenteeism rates of any U.S. industry. This video explores some of the costs facing transit and discuss how to recognize burnout and disengagement.
Read More →Eighty-three percent of commuters said they were satisfied with transit service. Twenty-three percent said they were very satisfied. More than 90% said they would recommend the transit system.
Read More →The CTA is the first U.S. transit agency selected for funding through the FTA’s new Core Capacity Grant Program, which is designed to help rail transit providers increase the volume of passengers or trains without expanding the footprint of the system.
Read More →The budgets continue investments in infrastructure and equipment to maintain the system in a state of good repair and enhance the overall customer experience.
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