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Former DOT Secretary LaHood backs Emanuel for job he once held 2 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 Dec 2020 1 1317
Amtrak proposes adding passenger train route to Scranton, PA 2 marmar Dec 2020 Dec 2020 4 1765
Washington DC: Metro's proposed budget eliminates weekend rail, closes 19 stations 0 marmar Dec 2020 Dec 2020 0 1141
Maryland to pay $250 million to settle Purple Line disputes, replace construction contractor 0 marmar Nov 2020 Nov 2020 1 1351
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is accepting applications for grants 0 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 Nov 2020 0 1154
Learn About Agency Projects, Initiatives at Northern Virginia Joint Transportation Meeting Dec. 8 0 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 Nov 2020 0 1164
Public Transit, Battered by Pandemic, Triumphs at the Ballot Box 0 TexasTowelie Nov 2020 Nov 2020 2 1152
RANTS Rahm Emanuel Shouldn't Be Biden's Transportation Secretary -- Or Hold Any Other Public Office 8 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 Nov 2020 6 2128
Hydrogen-powered trains could replace diesel engines in Germany 1 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 Nov 2020 1 1453
San Francisco: Central Subway opening pushed to 2022 2 marmar Nov 2020 Nov 2020 1 1475
FL: Brightline update: Fences, quiet zones planned for Jupiter as construction continues 1 marmar Nov 2020 Nov 2020 2 1601
This message was self-deleted by its author 0 sl8 Nov 2020 Nov 2020 4 1255
One-way Acela for $20, anywhere -- but act fast 1 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 Nov 2020 2 1479
MA: Norwell officials ask MBTA to reconsider rail, ferry cuts 0 marmar Nov 2020 Nov 2020 2 1283
Virginia's new rail authority just met for the first time 0 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 Nov 2020 0 1138
The World's Worst Public Transport System Attempts to Modernize 1 marmar Nov 2020 Nov 2020 3 2426
Eleven passenger projects receive $291 million in FRA grants 0 mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2020 Oct 2020 1 1254
The Miami Beach monorail inches closer to reality with $14 million county deal 0 marmar Oct 2020 Oct 2020 1 1594
Transit officials consider future of Minnesota's Northstar rail line 1 marmar Oct 2020 Oct 2020 0 1504
DC: (WMATA) Metro Names New Director For Its Embattled Rail Operations Control Center 0 mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2020 Oct 2020 0 1249
Maryland takes over contracts on Purple Line construction after contractor quits 0 Eugene Oct 2020 Oct 2020 1 1365
Comprehensive regional rail from Baltimore through to Richmond by 2045? It's possible. 1 mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2020 Oct 2020 2 1136
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 1606
FL: Brightline shut down commuter service for months. When will the trains run again? 0 marmar Oct 2020 Oct 2020 1 1383
GA: MARTA lays out plans for Clayton County transit future 0 marmar Sep 2020 Sep 2020 0 1488
Plans for high-speed rail move forward in two southern states 2 mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2020 Sep 2020 2 1707
A caustic environment at Metro's ROCC pushes out trainees and experienced employees alike 0 mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2020 Sep 2020 1 1418
Amtrak asks for $4.9 billion to stay afloat 0 mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2020 Sep 2020 1 1332
Amtrak slated to cut 2,000 jobs 0 mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2020 Sep 2020 0 1425
Maryland Transit Authority recommends major cuts to commuter rail and bus service due to pandemic 1 mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2020 Sep 2020 1 1257

Public Transportation and Smart Growth Continued...

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Denton, Texas, agency projects 41% decrease in rail ridership 0 mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2020 Aug 2020 0 1192
IL: Metra falling further behind budget amid COVID-19 ridership decline, with cost cuts coming...... 2 marmar Aug 2020 Aug 2020 2 1730
Virginia: Long Bridge Project May Be Delayed 0 mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2020 Aug 2020 0 1268
Brightline drops Virgin as partner 0 mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2020 Aug 2020 2 1285
Drive the plastic highway? How a California company's innovative repaving process could lead to the 2 634-5789 Aug 2020 Aug 2020 6 2095
Atlanta: MARTA will require passengers to wear masks 0 marmar Jul 2020 Jul 2020 4 2044
As the city explodes, Toronto transit feels the financial strain 1 marmar Jul 2020 Jul 2020 2 1740
New York MTA announces NYCT ridership surpasses two million as New York City begins Phase 2 reopenin 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1682
After repeated safety incidents, DC Metro replaces its rail operations control director 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 1 1470
Will transit systems convince you it's safe to ride? The answer is in this European city 1 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 4 1915
Metra says coronavirus will cost it $605 million in lost revenues through 2021 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 0 1756
Why Car-Free Streets May Be Here to Stay 2 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 4 1637
Inside A Wall Street Tycoon's Plan To Get Americans Off The Highway -- And On His Trains 2 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1663
Amtrak is ending daily service to hundreds of stations. Blame the coronavirus pandemic, Amtrak says. 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 8 1446
New York MTA moves forward with ultraviolet pilot for disinfecting full trains 1 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1962
King County Metro will cut bus service 15% due to coronavirus-sparked recession this fall 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 0 1839
VRE extends Keolis contract for five years 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 0 1368
San Francisco: Central Subway projected to open for service by end of 2021 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 4 1807
Canada includes transit in provincial restart funds 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1666
In crisis, Amtrak focuses on testing and training for new trains to debut in 2021 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 6 1868
San Antonio mayor shelves plan for November transit ballot initiative 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1828
House Democrats unveil $500 billion transportation package with focus on buses, rail and the environ 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1291
Entire NYCT R179 fleet pulled from service again 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 1 1735
Metra Cancels ALL Service for Tuesday 6/2/2020 1 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 1724
N.J. commuting will change forever as state slowly reopens. Here's what to expect. 0 marmar Jun 2020 Jun 2020 5 1778
MA: The 'new normal' on MBTA buses, trains redefines what is considered 'crowded" 0 marmar May 2020 May 2020 2 1856
New Orleans RTA to bring all transit operations in-house 0 marmar May 2020 May 2020 3 1708
San Francisco's data-driven transportation recovery 0 marmar May 2020 May 2020 1 1750
Amtrak is seeking another $1.5 billion from the federal government to stay on track 1 mahatmakanejeeves May 2020 May 2020 3 1613
L.A. Metro's tunneling machines reach future Wilshire/Fairfax Stn as part of Purple Ln Extension 0 marmar May 2020 May 2020 8 1714

Public Transportation and Smart Growth Continued...

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Amtrak preparing to cut up to 20 percent of staff 1 left-of-center2012 May 2020 May 2020 5 1700
Denver RTD survey reveals public cautious about using public transit 1 marmar May 2020 May 2020 0 1501
A new report strengthens the case for MARC "run-through" service to Virginia 0 mahatmakanejeeves May 2020 May 2020 1 1581
Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Individuals to Key Administration Posts; May 18, 2020 2 mahatmakanejeeves May 2020 May 2020 1 1608
Engineer in fatal Amtrak derailment is once again facing criminal charges 1 mahatmakanejeeves May 2020 May 2020 1 1753
New York City breaks record: 58 straight days with no pedestrian deaths 0 mahatmakanejeeves May 2020 May 2020 8 1384
Amtrak to require passengers wear masks starting Monday 3 left-of-center2012 May 2020 May 2020 3 1895
On this day, May 6, 1994, the Channel Tunnel opened. 1 mahatmakanejeeves May 2020 May 2020 1 1739
Happy 49th birthday, Amtrak. 0 mahatmakanejeeves May 2020 May 2020 3 1660
Biggest Hurdle to Bringing People Back to the Office Might Be the Commute 5 mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2020 Apr 2020 2 2530
Amtrak replaces Milwaukee-Chicago trains with buses 0 mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2020 Apr 2020 1 1642
Funding Opportunity: Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements 0 mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2020 Apr 2020 1 1383
To Fight a Fast-Moving Pandemic, Get a Faster Hospital 5 mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2020 Apr 2020 8 3615
In need of $1 billion, Amtrak cuts management pay as it faces 'unprecedented' ridership loss 0 mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 1857
Amtrak's high-speed Acela service has been suspended 2 mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 1725
Amtrak suspends Keystone Service, Pennsylvanian train lines due to COVID-19; now through April 5 0 mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2020 Mar 2020 4 1320
San Francisco's Muni Metro, light rail service to shut down amid pandemic 1 mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2020 Mar 2020 0 1530
DC: Metro to close additional 17 stations and selected entrances amid low-ridership 0 mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2020 Mar 2020 2 1349
Megabus has cancelled all trips for the next 30 days. 0 mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2020 Mar 2020 0 1530
In a week, the coronavirus razed U.S. transit and rail systems 1 mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2020 Mar 2020 3 1644
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