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$80B House Bill Could Transform U.S. Transit Operations

$80B House Bill Could Transform U.S. Transit Operations As a Democratic lawmaker from Georgia tries once more to garner support for a “transformative” four-year, US$80-billion transit bill, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)—and at least one very fed-up union...

With Public Transit on the Brink, Some States Prepare to Boost Funding

With Public Transit on the Brink, Some States Prepare to Boost Funding Many of the biggest public transit systems in the U.S. are weighing the prospect of damaging service cuts and fare increases in the face of dire budget shortfalls in the coming months. They’re...

Amtrak pledges to double riders by 2040 with expansion plans

Amtrak pledges to double riders by 2040 with expansion plans   Amtrak will aim to double its ridership by 2040 through extensive investments in expanded service, the railroad company announced Wednesday. The “ambitious” goal would see the company work toward...

Biden to nominate Fuchs for second term on STB

Biden to nominate Fuchs for second term on STB   President Joe Biden will nominate Patrick J. Fuchs to serve another term on the Surface Transportation Board, the White House announced this week. Fuchs joined the board in January 2019. Previously, he was a staff...