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ArticlesAugust 8, 2018

The anti-transit disinformation campaign ramps up

Much attention was given to a recent New York Times article that detailed how organized anti-transit forces came together to defeat May’s ballot initiative in Nashville, Tenn.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2018

Congress hearing to examine California High-Speed Rail Project

The multi-billion dollar project is the largest in the federal High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail program administered by the FRA.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2018

Amazon investing $1.5M to boost Seattle bus frequencies

The investment seeks to help add 22 more weekday bus trips for a period of two years on some of the city's busiest routes, which is the equivalent of adding 1,700 more riders.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2018

74% of Americans want Congress to increase public transit investment, study finds

In addition, 80% said public transit is valuable to communities because it provides vital connections to fundamental resources.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2018

Report finds Honolulu rail project still $134M short

An independent report from Jacobs Engineering also found that the rail system won’t be ready for service until September 2026.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2018

Feds make $366M available to improve transit bus infrastructure

Projects eligible for this funding opportunity include those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, or purchase buses and related equipment.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2018

Gov.'s budget proposal includes $242M boost for NJ Transit

To cover the bump, Gov. Murphy wants to raise taxes by more than $1.5 billion.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2018

FTA allocates $277M in Emergency Relief funds

Approximately $232.3 million will be dedicated to response, recovery, and rebuilding projects, with $44.2 million going toward resiliency projects.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2018

FRA to hold webinar for PTC grant funding applicants

Eligible projects include: Spectrum; any component, testing, and training for the implementation of PTC systems; and interoperability.

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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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