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ArticlesCover StoryOctober 12, 2020

Election Forecast: What Might Really Change Next Year – and By How Much?

Regardless of electoral outcome, some trends that have been accelerating for years will continue well into 2021 and beyond.

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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 23, 2020

FTA Rule to Streamline Project Management Oversight for Major Capital Projects

The rule redefines a “major capital project” as a new fixed guideway project — or an expansion, rehabilitation, or modernization of an existing fixed guideway system — with a total project cost of $300 million or more and with a federal investment of $100 million or more.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2020

Anaheim Transportation Network Secures Contract for Electric Bus Fleet Charging

The first of its kind 20-year charging-as-a-service agreement with AMPLY Power aims to manage fleet charging for 46 electric buses.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2020

HDR Names New Transportation Operational Resiliency Director

Janet Gonzalez Tudor’s responsibilities include working closely with HDR's clients and cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of new programs to support infrastructure resiliency planning.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2020

Reducing the High Costs of EV Charging Infrastructure Through On-Site Reactive Power

One report points out that the cost of battery technology decreased by 87% in 2019, and by 2023, it is estimated that average prices will be close to $100/kWh.

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NewsJuly 29, 2020

FTA Makes $225M for Transit Pilot Program

The Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program aims to achieve faster delivery of new transit capital projects.

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ArticlesJune 10, 2020

Consultant Roundtable Part 1: Boothe, Bustamante discuss funding and more

METRO spoke with several consultants in the June issue, here is the first in a series of exclusive unedited discussions.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2020

APTA responds to House T&I surface transportation bill draft

The bill includes $105 billion for public transit and $60 billion for commuter rail, Amtrak, and other higher-performance rail.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2020

FTA awards 12 projects with $891M in CIG funding

With this announcement, FTA has advanced funding for 35 new CIG projects throughout the nation since Jan. 20, 2017, totaling approximately $8.5 billion in funding commitments.

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