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New Jersey Republicans Call for Hearings on Transit System

New Jersey Republicans are demanding a special legislative hearing to investigate issues surrounding the problem that plagued the NJ Transit system.

New Jersey Gets $100M from Federal Government for E-Buses

New Jersey’s plans to replace its fleet of diesel-powered buses with electric vehicles is getting a nearly $100 million boost from the federal government to upgrade a regional bus depot.

New York Gets ‘Historic’ $12B in Federal Funds for Tunnel Project

New York is getting $12 billion in federal funding to help build a long-delayed second tunnel beneath the Hudson River in what officials are touting as the largest rail construction grant in U.S. history.

MARTA considering $654.5M operating budget for fiscal 2025

(The Center Square) — Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials are weighing a proposed $654.5 million operating budget for fiscal 2025. The budget anticipates roughly $386.5 million in sales tax revenue, nearly $82 million in passenger revenue and $80 million in federal operating assistance. The $654.5 million operating expenses are roughly $23 million more than the agency’s fiscal 2024 budget. The transit agency also plans a $717.1 million State of Good Repair budget, including $550.5 million for capital expenditures and $152.4 million for debt service. The capital spending plan includes $91.8 million for the new series CQ400 railcars slated to enter service in 2025, $76.1 million for station rehabilitation and

17 state coalition sues to block California rule requiring ZEV trucking

A 17 state coalition led by Nebraska is suing California for creating ZEV standards for trucking fleets that set down even a single tire in California, saying the state’s rule violates the Constitution’s Commerce Clause.

CTA, Metra and Pace Could be Combined Under New Measure

Democrat legislators have introduced the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act, which would establish a new, fully integrated agency to deliver transit service throughout northeastern Illinois.

Rail Investment Coincides with Development of Manufacturing Facility

Though a private company for over 175 years, the North Carolina Railroad Company often works with the state’s taxpayer subsidized projects to create jobs and help the economy.

SEPTA Serious Crimes Down 45%, Mirroring National Trend

Philadelphia residents have had to suffer more criminal activity in recent years, but the tide may be turning.

New Jersey Transit Approves Significant Fare Hike Despite Objections

New Jersey’s straphangers will be digging deeper into their pockets to pay for bus and train rides after the state’s transit agency approved a double-digit fare increase.

Pittsburgh-New York Train Expected to Cost $8M Annually to Operate

Pennsylvania’s travelers and train enthusiasts celebrated last fall when Amtrak announced twice-a-day service from Pittsburgh to New York via Harrisburg.