People News: MARTA, SEPTA, STV, TexAmericas Center, WSP USA

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), STV, TexAmericas Center, and WSP USA have announced executive appointments.

Transit Briefs: TransLink, MTA Metro-North, SEPTA

Metro-Vancouver’s TransLink is offering fare card rebates to riders who scrap their older fossil fuel-powered cars and trucks. In addition, MTA Metro-North Railroad on Oct. 4 celebrated the completion of its ADA-compliant Port Jervis Station in New York; and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Board has approved measures to add more social outreach workers.

SEPTA: ‘Reimagining Regional Rail’ Post Pandemic

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is embarking on a yearlong, three-phase analysis and public feedback process for “Reimagining Regional Rail.”

Amtrak, PIP to Transform Philly’s Gray 30th Street Station by 2025 (Updated)

Amtrak has finalized a deal with the master developer for the William H. Gray III 30th Street Station Redevelopment Project in Philadelphia.

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, SFMTA, WMATA

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is proposing a new name for its rapid transit and trolley lines, as well as new letters and colors to represent them. In addition, late night subway service will return in October for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA); and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) on Sept. 7 reopened four Green and Yellow line stations following summer reconstruction work.

SEPTA Transit Police Debut YouTube Channel

The SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) Transit Police have a new tool to help solve cases: a YouTube channel.

SEPTA Board Approves FY22 Budget

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Board has signed off on the proposed $1.52 billion operating budget and $618.85 million capital budget for FY 2022, which starts July 1.

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, UTA

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is holding a virtual career fair to recruit women working in skilled trades or technical fields. In addition, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is no longer under federal “monitorship.”

SEPTA Releases FY22 Operating Budget Proposal

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has proposed a $1.52 billion operating budget for FY 2022, allowing for increased service without fare hikes.

SEPTA Board Approves Five-Year Strategic Plan

The SEPTA Board has approved a five-year Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021 through 2026.

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