.RMTD begins placing 14 new #Paratransit vehicles into service. The new vehicles will be more efficient to operate and reduce overall maintenance costs and come equipped with a new wheel chair securement system.
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.OCTA completes 2024 Climate Adaptation and Sustainability Plan
The plan sets a framework for addressing the impacts of #ClimateChange on Orange County’s transportation system and is aligned with the state of California’s sustainability goals.
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.Metro Los Angeles has published the Final Environmental Impact Report for Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 project.
The Final EIR summarizes revisions to the project since the release of the Draft EIR in June 2022. #Rail #Infrastructure
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The Knoxville Transportation Authority Board approves KAT Reimagined new bus network.
The KAT Reimagined new bus network will take effect on Aug. 26, & will feature more frequent bus service on several routes and consistent service seven days a week.
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#PeopleOnTheMove : Cincinnati Metro has promoted spokesperson Brandy Jones to chief communications and marketing officer.
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.Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) receives StormReady certification from the National Weather Service.
JTA is the second Florida organization to receive the certification, which recognizes organizations that are proactive in supporting communities during major storms.
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.Pierce Transit cuts ribbon on Stream Community Line.
The high-capacity transit service offers a frequent, rapid and convenient weekday morning and afternoon service between Spanaway and Tacoma Dome Station in Tacoma, Wash.
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.SEPTA releases final proposal for its Bus Revolution network.
The proposed redesigned network will offer 30 percent more frequent routes, improve access and deliver a simplified bus network.
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.Metro Transit highlights ridership improvement, decrease in crime.
The agency saw a 13 percent increase in ridership in March 2024 from March 2023, as well as reported crime declined 7.7 percent from Q1 2023 to Q1 2024.
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#PeopleOnTheMove : @sandag taps Mario Orso as CEO.
Orso, the current chief deputy director of Caltrans HQ District 11, will begin his tenure as SANDAG CEO on June 17.
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Check out Mass Transit magazine’s story on @TriMet’s new Powell Garage. The Stantec-designed facility is now 4x the original size and ready for a fleet of #ZeroEmission buses. #StantecTransit pbynd.co/93j7a

.Metropolitan Council has approved the expansion of Metro Transit's electric bus fleet.
Metro Transit will receive 20 new 40-foot zero-emission buses to be used on its local service routes. #ZeroEmissions
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.Metrolinx's Rexy tunnel boring machine has reached its destination on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension.
The 750-ton, 429.8-foot long machine has broken through the final wall and emerged from the tunnel at the Scarlett Road extraction shaft.
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.MTA to begin congestion pricing June 30.
The congestion pricing program will provide $15 billion in funding for critical transit investments. #FareCollection
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The first portion of Sound Transit - 🚆 🚈 🚍's Link 2 Line began service on April 27th.
The 6.6-mile initial segment of the Link 2 Line includes eight stations, with service every 10 minutes, 16 hours a day, seven days a week. #Rail #Infrastructure
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#PeopleOnTheMove : MBTA names David Perry director of commuter ferry services.
The newly created position will oversee and administer the MBTA's contract for ferry services.
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On #EarthDay , Santa Clara VTA hosted an event that highlighted sustainability education for community youth.
The event included educational activities that engaged children in interactive games with lessons on preventing pollution from stormwater.
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.SEPTA and BART have retired long-time transit vehicles, as SEPTA has retired its last diesel full bus while BART has retired its legacy fleet.
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.Seattle City Council passes 20-year Seattle Transportation Plan.
The goal of the plan is to enhance transportation in the Seattle, Wash., area with more than 81 projects that could be pursued during the next two decades.
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.Metro Forward Board approves $4.8 billion FY25 budget.
The budget will maintain service levels after the authority previously faced a significant budget gap.
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