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Transit is in a death spiral. Better service, bus lanes and other smart investments can save it 0 marmar Dec 2020 Dec 2020 4 1216
Chicago: Violent crime rate doubles on CTA rail system, even with stepped-up police efforts and .... 0 marmar Dec 2020 Dec 2020 3 1215
Secretary of Transportation Fun Fact 6 littlemissmartypants Dec 2020 Dec 2020 6 2234
VA Gov. Northam proposes $50 million to advance goal of bringing passenger rail to New River Valley 3 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 Dec 2020 0 1335
Florida awards Tampa more than $67 million for streetcar project 0 marmar Dec 2020 Dec 2020 3 1328
Commuter rail report recommends integrating VRE, MARC under one brand 0 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 Dec 2020 1 1045
New Jersey Gov. Murphy announces commitment of $190M for Newark Penn Station renovation 1 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 Dec 2020 0 1049
Report assesses Washington State's ultra-high-speed transportation 0 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 Dec 2020 1 1116
Amtrak, Delaware announce completion of third track project 0 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 Dec 2020 2 974
'Existential Peril': Mass Transit Faces Huge Service Cuts Across U.S. 0 marmar Dec 2020 Dec 2020 4 1397
On this day, December 7, 1941, the refurbished, streamlined Empire State Express made its first run. 1 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 Dec 2020 3 1343
Air taxis and gondolas: Tampa Bay looks to the skies for next transit options 0 marmar Dec 2020 Dec 2020 0 1346
San Francisco: MUNI Considers Laying Off 22% of Its Drivers, Engineers & Maintenance Staff 0 marmar Dec 2020 Dec 2020 3 942
Amtrak agrees to fix stations and pay $2.25 million to settle ADA discrimination claims 0 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 Dec 2020 3 1102
DC: Metro's Proposed Cuts Are A 'Punch In The Gut' For Workers And The Local Economy 0 marmar Dec 2020 Dec 2020 2 1086
Former DOT Secretary LaHood backs Emanuel for job he once held 2 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 Dec 2020 1 1169
Amtrak proposes adding passenger train route to Scranton, PA 2 marmar Dec 2020 Dec 2020 4 1578
Washington DC: Metro's proposed budget eliminates weekend rail, closes 19 stations 0 marmar Dec 2020 Dec 2020 0 1019
Maryland to pay $250 million to settle Purple Line disputes, replace construction contractor 0 marmar Nov 2020 Nov 2020 1 1224
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is accepting applications for grants 0 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 Nov 2020 0 1042
Learn About Agency Projects, Initiatives at Northern Virginia Joint Transportation Meeting Dec. 8 0 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 Nov 2020 0 1062
Public Transit, Battered by Pandemic, Triumphs at the Ballot Box 0 TexasTowelie Nov 2020 Nov 2020 2 1039
RANTS Rahm Emanuel Shouldn't Be Biden's Transportation Secretary -- Or Hold Any Other Public Office 8 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 Nov 2020 6 1841
Hydrogen-powered trains could replace diesel engines in Germany 1 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 Nov 2020 1 1314
San Francisco: Central Subway opening pushed to 2022 2 marmar Nov 2020 Nov 2020 1 1276
FL: Brightline update: Fences, quiet zones planned for Jupiter as construction continues 1 marmar Nov 2020 Nov 2020 2 1437
This message was self-deleted by its author 0 sl8 Nov 2020 Nov 2020 4 1162
One-way Acela for $20, anywhere -- but act fast 1 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 Nov 2020 2 1336
MA: Norwell officials ask MBTA to reconsider rail, ferry cuts 0 marmar Nov 2020 Nov 2020 2 1109
Virginia's new rail authority just met for the first time 0 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 Nov 2020 0 1035

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The World's Worst Public Transport System Attempts to Modernize 1 marmar Nov 2020 Nov 2020 3 2292
Eleven passenger projects receive $291 million in FRA grants 0 mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2020 Oct 2020 1 1150
The Miami Beach monorail inches closer to reality with $14 million county deal 0 marmar Oct 2020 Oct 2020 1 1428
Transit officials consider future of Minnesota's Northstar rail line 1 marmar Oct 2020 Oct 2020 0 1354
DC: (WMATA) Metro Names New Director For Its Embattled Rail Operations Control Center 0 mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2020 Oct 2020 0 1138
Maryland takes over contracts on Purple Line construction after contractor quits 0 Eugene Oct 2020 Oct 2020 1 1245
Comprehensive regional rail from Baltimore through to Richmond by 2045? It's possible. 1 mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2020 Oct 2020 2 1020
Amtrak's new Acela gets speed testing ahead of 2021 rollout: "It's going to be a game changer" 3 mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2020 Oct 2020 1 1449
FL: Brightline shut down commuter service for months. When will the trains run again? 0 marmar Oct 2020 Oct 2020 1 1225
GA: MARTA lays out plans for Clayton County transit future 0 marmar Sep 2020 Sep 2020 0 1309
Plans for high-speed rail move forward in two southern states 2 mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2020 Sep 2020 2 1555
A caustic environment at Metro's ROCC pushes out trainees and experienced employees alike 0 mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2020 Sep 2020 1 1283
Amtrak asks for $4.9 billion to stay afloat 0 mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2020 Sep 2020 1 1216
Amtrak slated to cut 2,000 jobs 0 mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2020 Sep 2020 0 1300
Maryland Transit Authority recommends major cuts to commuter rail and bus service due to pandemic 1 mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2020 Sep 2020 1 1126
Denton, Texas, agency projects 41% decrease in rail ridership 0 mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2020 Aug 2020 0 1078
IL: Metra falling further behind budget amid COVID-19 ridership decline, with cost cuts coming...... 2 marmar Aug 2020 Aug 2020 2 1537
Virginia: Long Bridge Project May Be Delayed 0 mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2020 Aug 2020 0 1157
Brightline drops Virgin as partner 0 mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2020 Aug 2020 2 1166
Drive the plastic highway? How a California company's innovative repaving process could lead to the 2 634-5789 Aug 2020 Aug 2020 6 1936
Atlanta: MARTA will require passengers to wear masks 0 marmar Jul 2020 Jul 2020 4 1869
As the city explodes, Toronto transit feels the financial strain 1 marmar Jul 2020 Jul 2020 2 1565
New York MTA announces NYCT ridership surpasses two million as New York City begins Phase 2 reopenin 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1523
After repeated safety incidents, DC Metro replaces its rail operations control director 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 1 1357
Will transit systems convince you it's safe to ride? The answer is in this European city 1 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 4 1750
Metra says coronavirus will cost it $605 million in lost revenues through 2021 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 0 1583
Why Car-Free Streets May Be Here to Stay 2 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 4 1512
Inside A Wall Street Tycoon's Plan To Get Americans Off The Highway -- And On His Trains 2 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1529
Amtrak is ending daily service to hundreds of stations. Blame the coronavirus pandemic, Amtrak says. 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 8 1334
New York MTA moves forward with ultraviolet pilot for disinfecting full trains 1 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1777

Public Transportation and Smart Growth Continued...

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King County Metro will cut bus service 15% due to coronavirus-sparked recession this fall 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 0 1675
VRE extends Keolis contract for five years 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 0 1259
San Francisco: Central Subway projected to open for service by end of 2021 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 4 1645
Canada includes transit in provincial restart funds 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1505
In crisis, Amtrak focuses on testing and training for new trains to debut in 2021 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 6 1761
San Antonio mayor shelves plan for November transit ballot initiative 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1661
House Democrats unveil $500 billion transportation package with focus on buses, rail and the environ 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1179
Entire NYCT R179 fleet pulled from service again 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 1 1625
Metra Cancels ALL Service for Tuesday 6/2/2020 1 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1594
N.J. commuting will change forever as state slowly reopens. Here's what to expect. 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 5 1615
MA: The 'new normal' on MBTA buses, trains redefines what is considered 'crowded" 0 marmar May 2020 May 2020 2 1686
New Orleans RTA to bring all transit operations in-house 0 marmar May 2020 May 2020 3 1534
San Francisco's data-driven transportation recovery 0 marmar May 2020 May 2020 1 1592
Amtrak is seeking another $1.5 billion from the federal government to stay on track 1 mahatmakanejeeves May 2020 May 2020 3 1486
L.A. Metro's tunneling machines reach future Wilshire/Fairfax Stn as part of Purple Ln Extension 0 marmar May 2020 May 2020 8 1558
Amtrak preparing to cut up to 20 percent of staff 1 left-of-center2012 May 2020 May 2020 5 1566
Denver RTD survey reveals public cautious about using public transit 1 marmar May 2020 May 2020 0 1335
A new report strengthens the case for MARC "run-through" service to Virginia 0 mahatmakanejeeves May 2020 May 2020 1 1451
Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Individuals to Key Administration Posts; May 18, 2020 2 mahatmakanejeeves May 2020 May 2020 1 1473
Engineer in fatal Amtrak derailment is once again facing criminal charges 1 mahatmakanejeeves May 2020 May 2020 1 1627
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