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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2018

MassDOT, MBTA unveil 'Focus 40' transportation investment plan

The 35-page plan could bring a potential superstation and subway line extensions to Boston.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2018

Amtrak investing $370M in equipment to improve Northeast Corridor

The purchase of this new equipment will double engineering efforts on the NEC, accelerating maintenance work.

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Transit Dispatchesby Heather RedfernJune 12, 2018

Transit Investment Feeds Economic Boom, Resulting in New Funding Needs

Investment in mass transit leads to many rewards — for the region served by a transportation authority; for the passengers who use transit to get to work, school, appointments, shopping and recreational destinations; and for communities located near transportation stations and hubs.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2018

Failure to address public transit infrastructure resulting in lost revenues

Failing to address America’s $90 billion backlog of public transit modernization needs, also referred to as State of Good Repair, results in a loss of $340 billion in business revenue to the U.S. economy over a six-year period, according to an new APTA study.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2018

Jacksonville, 19 more projects receive passenger ferry grants

The grants will fund projects to purchase, replace or rehabilitate passenger ferries, terminals and related infrastructure, and equipment.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2018

Amtrak announces summer New York infrastructure renewal work

The total cost of the projects is estimated between $45 and $50 million, which will keep this important infrastructure in a state of good repair for Amtrak and benefit New York State with an upgraded, state-of-the art railroad.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2018

N.Y.'s NFTA to receive extra $9M in state funding for rail system improvements

Assemblyman Sean M. Ryan, who credited other local delegation members with helping bring home the Metro Rail funds, has called for a five-year, $100 million capital plan to address the system’s needs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

Md. shuts down entire subway system for emergency repairs

After weekend inspections, it was determined the entire system will need to remain closed for up to four weeks.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2018

Trump budget reportedly cuts $150M in WMATA funding

Federal officials argue the decade-long program in the 2008 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act expired with the fiscal year that began in July 2017, even though that interpretation leaves WMATA with $150 million less than pledged under the bill.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2018

Chicago Transit launches program to speed 'L' train commutes

The $179 million investment is being funded through a small increase in fees charged to app-based ride-hailing companies operating in Chicago.

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