Service will have minimal stops, reducing overcrowding on other bus routes and helping students reach campus 10 minutes faster than they would using local buses.
A former DOT official said Raleigh could have $15 million of the uncommitted funds for Union Station, but the FRA said rail upgrades between Raleigh and Charlotte had already consumed the money.
The Oakland City Council approved a consultant contract to study the viability of an extended free shuttle route and electric streetcar system. Until 1958, the city had a streetcar system that brought passengers to ferries or commuter rail lines to San Francisco.
The new hub offers riders a direct connection to other transportation services, including the MBTA commuter rail to Boston, Amtrak and intercity bus service.
The existing Rochester Station, owned by Amtrak, was constructed in 1978 as a temporary facility. The building and platforms are not ADA compliant and have greatly deteriorated in the past decade.
The Cheltenham & Ogontz Bus Loop, located at the heart of new retail development and near long-time local businesses in Cheltenham Township and the city of Philadelphia, was renovated to improve safety and traffic flow.
When it was conceptualized, city officials hoped to fill it with businesses that incorporate environmentally friendly aspects in their operations to keep with the center's green-friendly construction.
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