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October 24, 2023
On Track for Success: Decoding Montreal’s REM Model for Efficient Transit Projects in the U.S

Why is it so difficult to build subway and light rail projects in America? Every week there’s a new story about an American transit project that is behind schedule, over budget, or “paused”. Montreal’s Réseau express métropolitain (REM) stands out as a recent North American project that has begun to address some of the challenges that have foiled so many others. What is REM getting right that other projects aren’t? 

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September 18, 2023
To Achieve Justice and Climate Outcomes, Fund These Transit Capital Projects

Transit advocates, organizers, and riders are calling on local and state agencies along with the USDOT to advance projects designed to improve the mobility of Black and Brown individuals at a time when there is unprecedented funding and an equitable framework to transform transportation infrastructure, support the climate, and right historic injustices.

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August 24, 2023
New Drug Testing Rule from USDOT Could Help Alleviate the Bus Operator Crisis

New drug testing rules from the USDOT could make it easier for transit agencies to recruit more operators - but only if they implement the rule.

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August 15, 2023
How Transit Advocates Scored a Major Victory in Minnesota

A major legislative accomplishment in Minnesota exhibits the political clout of coordinated efforts between transit and climate advocates.

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August 9, 2023
MBTA Partners with Union to Reach Historic Wage Agreement

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and its union, Carmen’s Local 589, reached a historic agreement to increase bus operators' starting wages from $22.21 to $30 an hour, shifting MBTA operators from the lowest paid to the highest paid in the transportation industry. 

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August 1, 2023
Unpacking California’s Transit Budget: A Huge Victory, But an Unfinished Fight

Sebastian Petty and Laura Tolkoff from SPUR - a Bay-Area research and policy nonprofit - break down what's contained in Governor Newsom's 2023-2024 budget and what it means for California transit riders.

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July 25, 2023
New TransitCenter Report: To Solve Workforce Challenges Once and For All, Transit Agencies Must Put People First

TransitCenter’s new report, “People First” examines the current challenges facing public sector human resources that limit hiring and retention, and outlines potential solutions to rethink this critical agency function.

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May 10, 2023
Needed in New York State: Less Highway Expansion, More Transportation Choices 

We took a look at two billion-dollar highway expansion projects on the table in the Empire State and suggest other ways to spend the money that both improve people’s lives and help to lower emissions. 

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