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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2021

Sound Transit 'Ambassador' Program to Enforce Transit Fares

The Fare Ambassador Pilot Program grew out of passenger feedback and community engagement that expressed discomfort with fare enforcement officers who resemble law enforcement.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2021

Metrolink Teams to Pilot Earthquake Early Warning System to Enhance Rail Safety

The Earthquake Early Warning System uses data from the USGS-operated ShakeAlert® to notify Metrolink’s PTC system that an earthquake has occurred.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2021

Alstom Presents Battery-Powered Multiple Unit Train

The project began in 2016 as a research partnership with the Technical University of Berlin.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2021

Arup/WSP Joint Venture to Provide Planning, Engineering Services for BART Link21 Program

Link21 aims to make the passenger rail network in Northern California’s 21- county megaregion both faster and more integrated.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2021

Sacramento to Launch Contactless Payments on Light Rail

The SacRT release follows the launch of California’s first contactless payments demonstration on Monterey-Salinas Transit buses in May.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2021

San Diego's MTS, NCTD Launch PRONTO Fare Collection System

The system will enhance ticketing functionality, access, and value for MTS and NCTD passengers.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2021

LA Metro To Implement Photo Enforcement on Rail Line

The enforcement program is aimed at mitigating potential train/vehicle collisions and resulting injuries and/or fatalities. The program also seeks to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety in the Crenshaw District.

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NewsAugust 30, 2021

MBTA Program Welcomes Riders Back

With more people returning to transit after Labor Day, the MBTA is encouraging the use of public transportation while reminding riders that face coverings are required.

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NewsAugust 30, 2021

FRA to Fund Grants for Rail Improvement Opportunities

CRISI funds projects that reduce congestion, improve short-line and regional railroad infrastructure, relocate rail lines, enhance multimodal connections and facilitate service integration between rail and other modes such as at ports or intermodal facilities.

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NewsAugust 27, 2021

Transit Leaders Take First Trip on Mid-Coast Trolley Extension

The 11-mile light rail extension costed $2.1 billion, and it is set to open in November.

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