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NewsOctober 5, 2020

FTA Makes $10M Available to Deploy Innovations that Help Transit Industry During COVID-19 Recovery

As communities nationwide shift their focus from response to economic recovery, transit agencies are supporting local efforts by increasing the availability of service.

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NewsOctober 2, 2020

Hitachi Rail to Upgrade BART’s Digital Train Control System

Replacing the current train control system, which is more than 48 years old, with Hitachi’s new CBTC system allows BART to safely operate the trains on tighter schedules and at more closely spaced intervals.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2020

DCTA Installs Counters along A-train Rail Trail

The Eco-Counter Urban MULTI counts pedestrians and cyclists separately with a single counter.

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NewsSeptember 29, 2020

New Flyer Launches Workforce Development Program

The program builds pathways to employment, enhances diversity and inclusion efforts, and provides opportunities for upskilling as electrification of mobility continues.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2020

M.J. Maynard Talks Mobility and More on METROspectives Podcast

She also discusses transit's role in communities around the nation, the RTC’s ongoing work with the ADA community, and more.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2020

APTA Names Winners of 2020 Bus and Rail Safety, Security Excellence Awards

The awards recognize public transit providers for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2020

FRA Awards $320M for Rail Infrastructure, Safety Improvements

Nine of the projects were selected to specifically address safety at highway-rail grade crossings, and deter illegal trespassing, which is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America.

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NewsSeptember 18, 2020

TransLink Launching Fall Ridership Campaign

Over the next few weeks, customers will see new signage at transit stations, on vehicles, and online, designed to remind passengers of improved sanitization and cleaning procedures put in place to further enhance their safety.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2020

NTSB Reiterates Call for Inward-Facing Cameras in Locomotives

The renewed call comes after the board completed its investigation into the Aug. 12, 2019, train collision and derailment near Carey, Ohio.

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NewsSeptember 15, 2020

Metra Creates COVID-19 Response Campaign

The “My Metra” campaign will highlight steps the agency has taken, following the guidance of the CDC and health officials, to create a safe experience for its riders.

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