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Travel & Public Transit

Transforming transit for a greener tomorrow

June 20, 2023

Via: Intelligent Transport

Every week, more than one million people use King County Metro‘s buses, on-demand services, paratransit vans, water taxis and other modes to get to where they need to go. Metro serves 37 cities in Washington state, including Seattle, and a […]


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Revolutionising high-speed rail with next-generation optical network technology

June 20, 2023

Via: Intelligent Transport

The global railway industry is at a critical juncture of digital transformation. In particular, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), green and low carbon, and intelligence are new trends of industry development that will drive more investment in digital transformation. By building network connections […]


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Building transit systems around people

June 16, 2023

Via: Intelligent Transport

With intentional efforts over the last several years, progress has been made in the public transportation industry towards building more diverse and inclusive workspaces. However, much work still remains. Women, for example, comprise more than half of transit passengers, but […]


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The power of data: Utilising big data and real-time monitoring to enhance rail operations

June 16, 2023

Via: Intelligent Transport

Rail transport is currently seen as the mode of transportation that presents itself as being the best option from an environmental point of view. This means, and we see it already, that demand is increasing and with it a need […]


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DOT’s Polly Trottenberg Chosen as Acting FAA Head

June 9, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

President Joe Biden has picked a longtime government official and current top aide in the Transportation Department to serve as acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. The White House said June 8 that Polly Trottenberg replaced Billy Nolen, who […]


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New York railroads set post-pandemic ridership records

May 15, 2023

Via: Transportation Today

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad set post-pandemic ridership records on May 9. The LIRR carried approximately 221,290 riders while Metro-North carried approximately 205,069 riders. In February, LIRR ridership increased 41 percent, following the opening of Grand […]


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USDOT proposes airline requirements for stranded passenger compensation

May 10, 2023

Via: Transportation Today

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced its plans to require airlines to compensate stranded passengers in proposed new rulemaking. As part of the new rules, airlines would be required to compensate passengers who are stranded whenever airlines cause […]


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LNG-powered Icon of the Seas gearing up for sea trials

May 5, 2023

Via: Offshore Energy

According to Meyer Turku, the shipbuilder of what is expected to be the world’s largest and most technically advanced cruise ship, the construction is progressing at a good pace and preparations for her sea trials have already started. “As the […]


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Senators push GAO to study barriers to accessible rural transit

April 28, 2023

Via: Transportation Today

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the barriers to providing accessible public transit to residents in rural areas. U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), John Fetterman (D-PA), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Elizabeth […]


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Railroads Warned of Potential Problems With Long Trains

April 28, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

Federal regulators are warning railroads that the long trains they favor can cause all kinds of problems and contribute to derailments, so they want the railroads to ensure their training and operating procedures account for that. The Federal Railroad Administration […]


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Sen. Cruz asks USDOT for answers regarding air traffic controller shortages

April 21, 2023

Via: Transportation Today

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) wants answers about what the U.S. Department of Transportation is doing to address congestion and air traffic controller shortages. In a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Cruz, the ranking member of the U.S. […]


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MBTA purchases property needed to improve rail service

April 14, 2023

Via: Transportation Today

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) recently completed its $255 million purchase of Widett Circle, a component to improve commuter rail service in Boston. Widett Circle is 24 acres located one mile from South Station, adjacent to existing MBTA commuter […]


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BNSF train derailment in Minnesota prompts evacuation

March 30, 2023

Via: FreightWaves

An early Thursday morning derailment involving a BNSF train near Raymond, Minnesota, led to an evacuation of area residents within a half-mile of the site. The train was carrying 22 rail cars of mixed freight, including ethanol and corn syrup. […]


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Chicago City Council to improve transportation safety and efficiency with new pilot programmes

March 20, 2023

Via: Intelligent Transport

Chicago City Council has announced that it has passed the Smart Streets Pilots Ordinance, a new measure establishing two downtown pilot programmes that aim to improve traffic safety, enhance protections for pedestrians and bicyclists and speed up public transportation. The […]


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Transportation Department includes $4.45B for rail, bus rapid transit projects in budget request

March 13, 2023

Via: Transportation Today

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently recommended 18 large rail and bus rapid transit projects in 11 states to receive $4.45 billion in President Joe Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request to Congress. The projects, which require a local funding […]


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FAA announces nearly $1B in airport funding to meet air travel demand

March 1, 2023

Via: Transportation Today

On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it would be awarding nearly $1 billion to airports across the country to keep up with air travel demand. The funding, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, would go to 99 airports […]


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Nearly $1.7 billion funding available to deploy clean transit buses across U.S.

February 6, 2023

Via: Intelligent Transport

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the availability of nearly $1.7 billion to support state and local efforts to modernise aging transit fleets with low- and no-emission buses, renovate and construct bus facilities and […]


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FTA Makes $1.7B Available for Transit Investments

February 3, 2023

Via: AASHTO Journal

The Federal Transit Administration recently issued a notice of funding opportunity for nearly $1.7 billion in discretionary grants to support state and local transit fleet modernization efforts as well as to support transit workforce development programs. Applications are due by […]


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Is the rail industry doing enough to attract more passengers?

January 31, 2023

Via: Intelligent Transport

Today’s global challenges mean that it is now more important that ever to encourage more passengers to choose a sustainable mode of transport. However, it is no longer enough to just provide comfort during a journey, as operators must also […]


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Connecticut seeks proposals for microtransit pilot program

January 30, 2023

Via: Transportation Today

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking proposals for its two-year microtransit service pilot program, with a possibility of two one-year extensions. Microtransit service uses a digital network to offer on-demand transportation in select service zones based on consumer […]