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December 21, 2021

Federal Mask Requirement for Transit

TSA has extended the face mask requirement for all transportation networks, including public transportation, through March 18, 2022.
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December 3, 2021

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), which President Biden signed on March 11, 2021, includes $30.5 billion in federal funding to support the nation’s public transportation systems as they…
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November 19, 2021

Federal officials sign grant agreement for Northwest Extension II

Federal and local dignitaries gathered Friday to celebrate the signing of a $158 million full funding grant agreement for the Northwest Light Rail Extension Phase II (NWEII).
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August 18, 2021

Valley Metro CEO Scott Smith to Retire in 2022

Transitioning to a New Generation of Leadership and Era for Transit in the Valley
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August 5, 2021

CTAA report highlights transit’s community service during pandemic

The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) published a report highlighting the transit industry’s actions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and offering six recommendations to…
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July 7, 2021

A CLOSER LOOK: Human Trafficking & the Bus Industry

A webinar series equipping the bus industry to be on the lookout for human trafficking