Voters across the country will decide on 16 measures representing over $38 billion in funding when they go to the ballot box on Nov. 3. On Tuesday, American Public Transportation Association (APTA...
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Members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation have let Gov. Larry Hogan know their concerns regarding the Purple Line Project, a public transit project mired in construction delays and legal disput...
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U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) officials said the agency has allocated more than $291 million in grants for 11 intercity passenger rail projects as a means of bolstering safety and reliabil...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has earmarked $354.6 million in grant funds to aid the largest public transit investment in Indiana's history. “This...
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A ballot measure before voters in three counties in California on Nov. 3 would ensure Caltrain has more than $100 million per year in dedicated funding, a necessary step, advocates say, during a time...
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Connecticut’s Democratic leaders joined Governor Ned Lamont Monday in announced their state would receiver more than $144 million in federal funding to replace two rail bridges. U.S. Sens. Richa...
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Austin, Texas, voters will decide on two ballot measures on Nov. 3, one that will ask voters to approve a tax increase for a high-capacity transit expansion project, and another on the issuance of $...
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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) released its first statewide plan for public transportation Friday and is now seeking public comment. The plan, which unites urban and rural transi...
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In a recently published new perspective, “Public Equity to Match Private Investment in Infrastructure,” the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) pitched a unique means of uniting both public and ...
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Five companies said they have created a new technology platform that would transform the rail shipping industry, noting the innovation’s primary objective is safety. Norfolk Southern, GATX Corpor...
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U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) stressed the importance of Congress passing COVID-19 relief funding to keep America’s rail industry and transportation sectors afloat amidst the economic crisis broug...
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Transportation advocacy groups are warning that the safety of riders and transit workers are at risk as a result of the Trump administration’s decision to withhold federal funds from New York City, ...
Read MoreMinnesota officials are extending gratitude to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Trump Administration for commitment to the state’s infrastructure projects. In June, Rep. Tom Emmer (...
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U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has introduced a new measure designed to enhance the nation’s investment in energy efficient transportation and infrastructure modernization projects. Shaheen main...
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Virgin Group founder Richard Branson announced last week that West Virginia would be home to the Virgin Hyperloop Certification Center (HCC). The HCC would be the location for all certification of...
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said the state would launch intermodal rail service next week to reduce varied industry shipping costs. Burgum announced the decision at the close of the recent third ...
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A new study from Harvard University had found that plans to transform the transportation sector and reduce air pollution could result in major health benefits for those living in the Mid-Atlantic and ...
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U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) officials said the agency has launched this year’s "Stop. Trains Can’t." public education campaign as a means of bolstering rail grade crossing safety. T...
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South Dakota is slated to receive $5.67 million in Special Transportation Circumstances (STC) Grant funding for three rail projects via the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Admin...
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The Phoenix, Arizona-based Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority said it has agreed to purchase 14 additional light rail vehicles from Siemens Mobility to aid access and the passenger ...
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