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WI: MARK Rail project highlighted during Wisconsin passenger rail conference
15+ hour, 6+ min ago (212+ words) The Milwaukee Area Racine Kenosha Passenger Rail project was highlighted Thursday at "Thinking Big About Wisconsin Passenger Rail," a conference hosted by the'High Speed Rail Alliance'and'New Land Enterprises. Mason also serves as chairman of the'MARK Passenger Rail Commission, which was…...
CA: Young shoppers riding SMART to local shops are changing the look of downtown Santa Rosa
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (1266+ words) In a neighborhood long known for furniture and antiques, Santa Rosansmay be seeing more teens and young adults than ever thanks to free train fares, interest in Santa Rosa Plazaand a flourishing gaming and comic community. High school sophomores Madeline…...
CA: Fresno council endorses one of two rival transportation tax plans. See the details
1+ week, 2+ day ago (636+ words) The Fresno City Council unanimously endorsed one of two competing transportation sales tax plans on the November ballot to replace the county's expiring Measure C. The council voted 7-0 on the consent agenda to formally support the'Better Roads, Safe Streets'initiative at Thursday's…...
CA: Will Riverside County's transportation sales tax survive the ballot box?
2+ week, 3+ day ago (391+ words) Would you tax yourself to get better roads and public transit? Riverside County residents have for close to 40 years. More than $4 billion and a host of projects later, public officials are asking voters to keep the half-cent sales tax known…...
NY: Kingston asks state to look at passenger rail service on west side of Hudson River
4+ week, 15+ hour ago (323+ words) The Common Council'voted Tuesday to request a feasibility study on the restoration of passenger rail service on the west side of the'Hudson River. At a meeting at'City Hall'on'Tuesday, June 2, lawmakers passed a memorializing resolution asking the state, "in coordination with…...
FTA issues nearly $200 million to improve rail, American Indian Tribe and Alaska Native community transit infrastructure
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (140+ words) The announcement covers nearly $200 million in funding to improve transit across the United States. According to the USDOT, one-third of subway and passenger rail vehicles in the U. S. are more than 25 years old. These older railcars contribute to delays, increased maintenance…...
Go Triangle partners with public relations students to create social media marketing campaigns for Raleigh and Durham routes
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (257+ words) The campaign increased ridership, Go Pass signups and Umo app downloads. Go Triangle partnered with public relations students from North Carolina State University (NC State) during the Spring 2026 semester to promote transit'resulting in what the pair notes is not only…...
OUTFRONT Media launches inaugural advertising, experiential program at Los Angeles Union Station
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (411+ words) "The target audience includes brands and advertisers interested in engaging large, diverse audiences at Los Angeles Union Station, especially during major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as well as commuters and travelers passing through the station." OUTFRONT Media launches…...
MN: The Blue Line shuts down this weekend. Bigger light rail closures are ahead.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (380+ words) Metro Transit will shut down a large portion of the Blue Line in'Minneapolis'this weekend as part of a maintenance project that will bring a nearly two-month closure later this summer. When: The closure starts at'3 a. m. Saturday, May 9, and goes until…...
CT: CT high school students may soon get free passes to ride CTtransit buses across the state
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (543+ words) The General Assembly'approved an extensive bill last week that included a number of items, including a plan to hand out free bus passes on the CTtransit system to students in grades 9 through 12 and to military veterans. CTtransit runs the bus…...