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California ballot measure ask voters to decide on dedicated funding for Caltrain

By Liz Carey  |   October 29, 2020   |   Featured

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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Democratic Connecticut lawmakers announce more than $144M in federal funds for rail bridges

By Liz Carey  |   October 28, 2020   |   Featured

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 voters to decide ballot measures on sweeping investments in transportation

By Liz Carey  |   October 27, 2020   |   City

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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Oklahoma DOT releases draft public transit plan, seeks public comment

By Liz Carey  |   October 27, 2020   |   News

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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Harnessing public and private contributions proposed as key to advancing major infrastructure projects

By Chris Galford  |   October 26, 2020   |   Featured

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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Companies create rail shipping innovation

By Douglas Clark  |   October 23, 2020   |   Investment

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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Rail system needs emergency relief, Sen. Cantwell says

By Liz Carey  |   October 23, 2020   |   Featured

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 groups warn Trump administration’s restricting federal transit funds to “anarchist” cities puts riders at risk

By Debra Flax  |   October 21, 2020   |   City

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, ...

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Minnesota officials commend Transportation Department support

By Douglas Clark  |   October 19, 2020   |   Federal

Minnesota 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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Bill seeks energy efficient transportation project investment

By Douglas Clark  |   October 13, 2020   |   Air

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 Hyperloop Certification Center to be located in West Virginia

By Liz Carey  |   October 13, 2020   |   Featured

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 to launch intermodal rail serve initiative

By Douglas Clark  |   October 9, 2020   |   Investment

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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Harvard study: Modernizing transportation yields $11.1B in health benefits

By Liz Carey  |   October 8, 2020   |   Featured

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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DOT campaign targets rail grade crossing safety

By Douglas Clark  |   October 8, 2020   |   Federal

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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USDOT funds target South Dakota rail projects

By Douglas Clark  |   October 7, 2020   |   Federal

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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Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority to expand light rail fleet in Phoenix, Arizona

By Douglas Clark  |   October 6, 2020   |   City

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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Measure targets enhanced public transportation access

By Douglas Clark  |   October 5, 2020   |   Federal

Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced the Accessible Transit for All Act of 2020 (ATFA), which she said would improve public transportation access. The measure would create a new grant pr...

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FTA report assesses transportation access challenges

By Douglas Clark  |   October 5, 2020   |   Federal

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has released the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility’s (CCAM) final report regarding challenges and barriers to improving transportation access for a...

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APTA praises Congress for passing funding to extend surface transportation programs

By Liz Carey  |   October 2, 2020   |   Featured

American Public Transportation Association (APTA), President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas said the recent passage of a continuing appropriations bill in Congress will ensure surface transportation progra...

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Rail advocacy organization praises House action

By Douglas Clark  |   October 2, 2020   |   Federal

Rail Passengers Association officials expressed gratitude to the House of Representatives after lawmakers released a coronavirus bill, including $2.4 billion in Amtrak funding and $32 billion for publ...

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