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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2019

San Francisco MTA names new director of transportation

Tumlin is currently a principal at Nelson Nygaard, an international transportation consulting firm.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2019

USDOT announces nearly $50M to improve access, mobility

The new programs will look to develop and deploy innovations in technology and further interagency partnerships to improve mobility.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2019

NJ TRANSIT increases DBE participation goal

Last year, the agency awarded $31 million in contracts to DBE firms, representing a participation rate of 19% for the year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

COTA's 5-year plan focused on advancing mobility, opportunity

At the center of COTA’s Strategic Plan 2019-2024 is a commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, which is of core importance to the organization.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Keolis honored for building diverse workforce, supporting community

Efforts include launching a program in 2016 to provide college and workforce training scholarships to 25 graduating high schoolers.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2019

Study finds philanthropists, nonprofits exclude people with disabilities

RespectAbility surveyed 969 people who work at nonprofits and foundations, conducted focus groups, and spoke one-on-one with 14 executives.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2018

New library program brings books, magazines to St. Louis Metro riders

The project is designed to encourage people to read, while also making their transit experience more enjoyable on MetroBus and MetroLink.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2017

LA Metro looks to increase hiring of women for construction jobs

A motion calls for agency to create and publish a score card system that reflects percentages of women hired by Metro contractors and develop an incentive program.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2017

New York drops 'ladies and gentlemen' for more inclusive announcements

Effective immediately, subway conductors and bus drivers have been instructed to use gender-neutral language when communicating, such as "passengers," "riders," and "everyone."

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ArticlesFebruary 28, 2017

Q&A with APTA Chair Doran Barnes

METRO spoke with Barnes about his priorities for his term as APTA chair.

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