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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2025

PANYNJ to Receive $805K FTA Transit Customer Experience Research Grant

The funding from FTA’s Enhancing Mobility Innovation program enables transit agencies and research organizations to advance technologies, strategies, and innovations that create a safe, reliable, equitable, and accessible transit experience.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2024

D.C. Approves Better Bus Redesign

Planners started the project in 2022 with the goal of making the bus system easier to use, faster, and more reliable.

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ArticlesNovember 7, 2024

Next Generation of Positive Train Control: Unfolding Future Trends

For rail authorities and operators, the PTC journey has delivered multiple insights and challenges, marking a transformative step toward smart railways. However, this journey doesn’t end here — PTC 2.0 is on the horizon.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2024

Atlanta's MARTA Releases Annual Customer Charter

The Customer Charter lays out eight key initiatives to be completed during the next 12 months.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2024

California's VTA Launches Cutting Edge Approach To Livable Transit-Oriented Communities

Projects funded in this one-of-a-kind transit agency funding program received $15,000 to $175,000 to advance the creation of vibrant, equitable, and sustainable public spaces, housing, and commercial development near public transit stations throughout the county.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2024

RIPTA, Officials Celebrate Reopening of Renovated East Side Tunnel

Built in 1914 to support Providence’s former trolley system in climbing the steep 10% incline of streets in the College Hill neighborhood, the East Side Tunnel remains a critical piece of transit infrastructure, connecting downtown Providence with the East Side and beyond.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2024

Michigan's TheRide, Partners Land Shared Streets, Spaces Grant

The agency is partnering with the Ann Arbor DDA, City of Ann Arbor, and Ann Arbor Housing Commission on this important initiative. The grant is part of the Shared Streets and Spaces program to improve infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2024

Chicago Announces First Innovation Studio Pilots

Launched earlier this year, Innovation Studio was designed to allow CTA to pilot solutions and new technologies for some of CTA’s biggest challenges. This year, three problem statements were released to solicit proposals from the private sector.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2024

California's SacRT Launches Survey to Enhance Rider Safety, Address Harassment

The effort is part of California's commitment to creating safer and more inclusive public transportation systems.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2024

Customer Satisfaction Scores Rising in Toledo

The most recent survey, conducted by TransPro Consulting in late April and early May, took place on all TARTA services and targeted customers riding or waiting for TARTA services at different times of day.

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