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Toronto: Preferred proponent teams selected for two contracts associated with the Ontario Line 0 marmar Sep 2022 Sep 2022 1 1916
Gateway transit link: Commuter Tunnel Under the Hudson Won't Be Finished Until 2035 2 Eugene Sep 2022 Sep 2022 2 2030
Ridership milestones on OCTA, MTA and Colorado transit systems 0 marmar Sep 2022 Sep 2022 2 1400
DC/MD/VA: Additional 7000-series trains returning to Metrorail service September 12 0 marmar Sep 2022 Sep 2022 2 1533
The End Of An Era: MetroCard Machines In NYC Will Be Phased Out By 2023 5 marmar Sep 2022 Sep 2022 1 3811
Rolling down the track: Germany debuts the first hydrogen-powered passenger train service 2 marmar Aug 2022 Aug 2022 9 2580
Chicago: K-9 teams returning to CTA rail system with new security contract 1 marmar Aug 2022 Aug 2022 2 1619
Amtrak's planned Albany connection could be stepping stone to Springfield's passenger rail goal 0 marmar Aug 2022 Aug 2022 3 1997
Details released on congestion tolls for New York City drivers 1 Eugene Aug 2022 Aug 2022 3 1367
Mass. Gov. Baker: MBTA must prove it doesn't need federal takeover 0 Eugene Aug 2022 Aug 2022 1 1521
MBTA seeks temporary bus lanes for 30-day Orange Line shutdown; drivers encouraged to take Commuter 0 Eugene Aug 2022 Aug 2022 1 1423
THE TRAM-WAYS OF JAMAICA, History of Public transportation in Jamaica 1 marmar Aug 2022 Aug 2022 1 1440
Metro St. Louis estimates flood damage between $18-$20 million 0 marmar Aug 2022 Aug 2022 2 1701
Is This the Future of Urban Resilience? 0 marmar Jul 2022 Jul 2022 2 1404
TransitCenter report examines the transit operator crisis 1 marmar Jul 2022 Jul 2022 1 1591
On this day, July 24, 2013, a high-speed train derailed rounding a curve in Spain. 2 mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2022 Jul 2022 2 1694
Riders Jump From Windows to Escape Burning Boston Subway Train 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2022 Jul 2022 5 1557
It was the cost for me to drive from DC to NJ & back than it was to take @Amtrak , alone ... 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2022 Jul 2022 7 1716
Extreme weather impacting DART, MTA 0 marmar Jul 2022 Jul 2022 0 1825
Matt Hilburn, who criticized Washington transit pseudonymously as Unsuck DC Metro, has died. 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2022 Jul 2022 0 1713
Amtrak urges regulators to reject CN's request to gain control of KCS's former Gateway Western track 0 marmar Jul 2022 Jul 2022 3 1634
MN: Will fewer light-rail vehicles improve customer experience? Metro Transit is testing it out. 0 marmar Jul 2022 Jul 2022 1 2076
Texas Central has a plan, organizers say more details coming 'at an appropriate time' 0 marmar Jul 2022 Jul 2022 2 1521
Amtrak to offer third daily departure from Norfolk, Virginia 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2022 Jul 2022 3 1315
Here's how Parallel Reality is helping passengers at Detroit Metro Airport 0 marmar Jul 2022 Jul 2022 4 1550
October 2021: How Italy's high-speed trains helped kill Alitalia 4 mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2022 Jul 2022 6 1783
Hudson River Tunnel Project Moves Ahead as States Agree to Share Costs 2 Eugene Jul 2022 Jul 2022 1 1428
The battle that will determine the future of American passenger rail 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2022 Jul 2022 3 1526
Anger and heartbreak on Bus No. 15 3 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 2578
NTSB official addresses train crossing safety measures after deadly Missouri Amtrak crash 2 marmar Jun 2022 Jun 2022 2 1669

Public Transportation and Smart Growth Continued...

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On this day, June 22, 2009, two Metrorail trains collided between Fort Totten and Takoma 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2022 Jun 2022 0 1403
New bill would require Philly employers to offer transit benefits to workers 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2022 Jun 2022 1 1359
On this day, June 19, 1876, Nigel Gresley was born. 0 mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2022 Jun 2022 1 1294
Toronto City Council moves design forward for Eglinton East LRT and Waterfront East LRT projects 0 marmar Jun 2022 Jun 2022 0 1608
Mass.: MBTA cutting weekday service on subways in response to federal safety directives 0 Eugene Jun 2022 Jun 2022 1 1248
DC/VA/MD: How to get around this fall's Blue, Yellow Metro line construction 1 marmar Jun 2022 Jun 2022 1 1187
Chicagoland: CTA, Pace, Metra release new regional connect pass 1 marmar Jun 2022 Jun 2022 2 1357
Brightline aims to start Orlando service by Christmas, Edens says 0 marmar Jun 2022 Jun 2022 2 1304
New LIRR terminal for East Side Access project to be called Grand Central Madison 0 marmar Jun 2022 Jun 2022 1 1496
CA: First phase of Valley Link Rail Project enters Project Development of CIG Program 1 marmar Jun 2022 Jun 2022 2 1484
Special Report: Passenger Rail Trends 0 marmar Jun 2022 Jun 2022 2 1863
Why does transit infrastructure cost so much in the U.S.? 3 mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 May 2022 1 1844
Graffiti on Subway Surges as World Visits NYC for 'Risky Game' 0 mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 May 2022 1 1522
San Diego Trolley equipment finds new life in Argentina 4 peppertree May 2022 May 2022 3 1657
More things Elon is wrong about. 1 Old Crank May 2022 May 2022 1 1467
MBTA 'Welcomes' Federal Safety Investigation, Report Expected by Late Summer 0 Eugene May 2022 May 2022 0 1132
New FRA program to facilitate development of intercity passenger rail corridors 0 marmar May 2022 May 2022 2 1288
On May 12, 1968, C&O passenger train the Fast Flying Virginian (FFV) made its final run. 0 mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 May 2022 4 1818
On this day, May 1, 1971, fifty-one years ago today, Amtrak began operation. 2 mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 May 2022 2 1581
London's $25 billion plan to end traffic congestion 1 marmar May 2022 May 2022 0 1181
San Francisco could one day have a Geary subway. Here's what it would mean for the west side: 0 marmar May 2022 May 2022 3 1476
Amtrak expands service to near pre-pandemic levels ahead of DC summer travel 0 mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 May 2022 3 1144
Redefining Walkability 0 marmar May 2022 May 2022 4 1169
From January: Amtrak offers 15% student discount all year, even deeper discounts for Virginia routes 1 mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 May 2022 2 1307
Canada's $12BN New Underground "Light" Rail in Toronto 0 marmar Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 1708
USDOT finalizes $1.76 billion TIFIA loan for Maryland Purple Line project 0 marmar Apr 2022 Apr 2022 1 1627
And America's Best Bus Stop Is ... 0 mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 Apr 2022 6 1494
NJ Transit: Why Do Pedestrians Keep Getting Hit by Trains? 3 mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 Apr 2022 2 1521
Fairfax County, Virginia, seeks $572M in funds for electric buses, road projects 0 mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 Apr 2022 1 1149
Amtrak moves to seize control of Union Station in Washington DC 0 mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 Apr 2022 6 1474

Public Transportation and Smart Growth Continued...

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How the Roman Empire built their roads. 6 OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 11 1789
How the Gulf Coast train beef between Amtrak and CSX is intensifying 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 1325
Toronto: Eglinton Crosstown West Extension tunneling begins 0 marmar Apr 2022 Apr 2022 3 1281
Just transition needed in transit electrification, labor leaders say 0 mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 Apr 2022 1 1283
Are free buses a tool for social justice? Boston wants to find out. 1 mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 Apr 2022 3 1333
From March 2022: Petersburg, Virginia, is filling up propane buses for $2.15 a gallon 0 mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 Apr 2022 1 1362
San Diego: Record breaking ridership for MTS public transit as gas prices soar 1 marmar Apr 2022 Apr 2022 2 1069
U.S. DOT Announces $5 Million Grant for the University of Maryland to Establish Center 0 mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 Apr 2022 3 1221
Cities Must Follow Through on Road Safety Plans. Here's How. 0 marmar Apr 2022 Apr 2022 2 1155
Federal board ponders future of Gulf Coast passenger trains 1 Eugene Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 1121
Montreal Blue Line's east extension progresses toward 2029 opening 0 marmar Apr 2022 Apr 2022 0 1066
Los Angeles: New LAX people movers on track for 2023 completion 6 marmar Mar 2022 Mar 2022 1 1668
COVID-19 Recovery: Riders are Coming Back but Where are the Drivers? 0 marmar Mar 2022 Mar 2022 3 1177
Washington D.C.: Metro's next rail cars to be built at new $70 million Maryland plant 0 marmar Mar 2022 Mar 2022 2 1236
Amtrak Northeast Corridor Update: Normal Service to Resume on Monday, March 7. 0 mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2022 Mar 2022 2 1612
Amtrak, Penn Station Partners begin Baltimore Penn Station construction 0 marmar Mar 2022 Mar 2022 3 1198
A monthly Flight Pass subscription from Alaska Airlines covers round-trips within California, ... 0 mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 Feb 2022 2 1482
Bi-State takes control of troubled Loop Trolley, must restart operations by June 0 Sherman A1 Feb 2022 Feb 2022 1 1175
San Francisco Bay Area: BART restarts delivery of its Fleet of the Future rail cars 1 marmar Feb 2022 Feb 2022 1 1509
Maryland urged to expand commuter rail service to regional job centers 0 mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 Feb 2022 1 1220
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