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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2018

Report finds public-private partnerships gaining momentum

The survey asked respondents to indicate their current level of involvement with public-private partnership projects; favorability of P3 projects; and expectations for utilizing P3 in the future.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2018

Uber says small-town public transit partnerships 'critical' to its success

Since bringing the ride-hailing service to Innisfil, Ontario, the town's 36,000 residents have take about 25,000 rides. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2018

'Innovative' project delivery, P3s being evaluated for KC streetcar

RFI issued to generate information regarding options to support streetcar operations and a new extension.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2017

LA Metro receives unsolicited proposal for accelerated delivery of BRT project

The agency’s Office of Extraordinary Innovation is now in the process of assembling a phase 1 review team to evaluate the concept on its financial and technical merit.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2017

Honolulu's HART hires consultant to explore P3 for light rail project

Ernst & Young will conduct a feasibility study, which will include orchestrating an industry day in Honolulu for interested potential participants in a future P3 procurement.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2017

FTA files NPRM to streamline private sector investment in transit projects

Recipients of Federal funding for public transportation projects would be allowed to identify specific FTA regulations, practices, procedures, or guidance documents that may be an impediment to the use of a P3 or private investment in that project.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2017

UMA, Bus & Motorcoach Academy return to BusCon 2017

The two sessions at BusCon 2017 in Indianapolis Sept. 11 to 13, which are open to all bus operators, will discuss the capital cost of contracting and the federal governments Data Q system.

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ArticlesJuly 10, 2017

Pub Perspective: Growth in contracting gives agencies more tools in the toolbox

As public transportation budgets and political support have grown in the U.S. and elsewhere, so too has the interest in using private operators. Whether out of local political climate or a desire to have more flexible options for delivering services, outsourcing presents both challenges and opportunities.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2017

Las Vegas light rail project to airport gets OK to seek funding

Under one bill signed by the governor, the RTC has until the end of 2020 to ask Clark County voters whether sales taxes should be increased to help pay for the proposed 8.7-mile transit system

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Articlesby Janna StarcicJune 12, 2017

Florida’s Brightline to Boost Intercity Train Travel

The first phase of the express passenger rail service, costing more than $1 billion, will connect the region’s main Central Business Districts of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, while Phase 2 will connect Orlando.

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