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Montgomery County launches new Ride On Trip Planner app
Montgomery County introduces the Ride On Trip Planner app, offering comprehensive trip planning, real-time updates and multimodal options to enhance the public transportation experience.
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Construction begins on WMATA’s second zero-emission bus facility
In line with WMATA's sustainability goals, the Bladensburg Garage's new zero-emission bus facility will house 150 electric vehicles and will be complemented by 10 additional battery electric buses by 2024.
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On-demand shared microtransit is boosting the local economy – and relieving strain on parking lots – in Annapolis, Maryland
Gavin Buckley, Mayor of the City of Annapolis in Maryland, U.S., explains how the city’s new flexible on-demand microtransit service, Annapolis GO, is delivering a range of benefits to the city – including less congestion, a reduction in parking issues, economic growth and happier travellers.
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FTA awards over $13 million for transit-oriented development projects
The federal funding will benefit 19 transit-oriented development projects that focus on strengthening local economies, as well as improving air quality and access to essential transportation services.
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Brookville Smart Energy Depot opens as largest solar bus charging infrastructure project in U.S.
The new depot will provide renewable energy to charge up to 70 electric buses by 2026, in line with Montgomery County’s goal to achieve a zero carbon emission fleet by 2035.
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WMATA launches warning campaign to deter fare evasion
WMATA's campaign is designed to raise awareness of fines currently associated with Maryland and Virginia, as well as inform fare evaders of the new civil penalties that will take effect in the District of Columbia from November 2022.
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MDOT MTA launches campaign to reduce sexual harassment on transit
The MDOT MTA anti-sexual harassment campaign aims to use ads on buses, rail vehicles and social media to educate the public on what constitutes sexual harassment and how it can be stopped on transit.
