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The Center Square was launched in May 2019 to fulfill the need for high-quality statehouse and statewide news across the United States. The focus of our work is state- and local-level government and economic reporting. A taxpayer sensibility distinguishes our work from other coverage of state and local issues.
Commuter Rail

Ohio Wants to Study Passenger Rail Between Major Cities

February 10, 2023 The Center Square
Ohio wants to begin studying expanding passenger rail service in the state connecting the state’s largest cities.

Commuter Rail

Biden Visits New York to Tout Infrastructure Spending

January 31, 2023 The Center Square
President Joe Biden visited New York Tuesday to tout how his infrastructure law is making investments in the nation’s transportation system, and deliver a $300 million federal grant for a long-delayed Hudson Tunnel project.

Commuter Rail

Amid Ridership Struggles, S&P Dims Transit Outlook

January 19, 2023 The Center Square
Public transit agencies that can’t find new funding or make cuts could face a fiscal cliff, according to the latest report on the sector from S&P Global Ratings.

Transit

Georgia’s MARTA Boss Wants to Expand Service in Atlanta Metro Area

January 3, 2023 The Center Square
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority recently unveiled the first of its new railcars for its network. The $646 million cars are expected to start service in 2025.

Amtrak

Amtrak Has Big Increase in Ridership But Still Not Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

January 1, 2023 The Center Square
Amtrak saw a big increase in ridership in fiscal year 2022 but is still at 72% of its peak pre-pandemic levels, according to data the transit company released.

Short Line/Regional

Data Shows Georgia was Third Worst for Railroad Crossing Crashes

December 30, 2022 The Center Square
Data shows Georgia is among the worst states for grade crossing crashes.

Miscellaneous

Op-Ed: Proposed Rail Acquisition Undermines American Competition and Economic Growth

December 29, 2022 The Center Square
Throughout history, antitrust laws have been utilized to protect the process of competition to benefit consumers, making sure there are strong incentives for businesses to operate efficiently, keep prices down, and keep quality up.

Amtrak

Turnpike Authority Agrees to Pay Billions for Tunnel Project

December 27, 2022 The Center Square
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority has approved a deal to make tens of millions of dollars in annual loan payments to finance New Jersey’s share of a $16 billion rail tunnel project.

Miscellaneous

Federal Funding Will Help Rehabilitate Railroad Ties in Iowa’s Appanoose County

December 27, 2022 The Center Square
Iowa will spend $330,935 in federal funding to split the cost with Iowa Southern Railway Company to rehabilitate railroad ties in Appanoose County.

Miscellaneous

Inslee Requests $15 million for Connell Railway Improvements

December 27, 2022 The Center Square
A railway improvement project that generated a letter-writing campaign has been included in Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed budget for the 2023 – 2025 biennium.

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