Mass Transit magazine

THE JULY/AUGUST EDITION OF #MASSTRANSITMAG IS HERE! This edition features our prestigious #MassTransit40Under40 program, plus features on friction management, pre-preemption strategies for traffic light-controlled intersections near rail crossings and MORE https://lnkd.in/e4rBrG3E

WeGo Public Transit unveils new mural dedicated to Elizabeth Duff. The mural is located at the Elizabeth Duff Transit Center, which is also dedicated to Nashville, Tenn.,'s first female and first African American female bus operator. https://lnkd.in/eDrShe88

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) L Taraval trains to return to service Sept. 28 The resumption of service between Embarcadero Station and the San Francisco Zoo follows the completion of the L Taraval Improvement Project. https://lnkd.in/enS-urhC

TransLink to begin renovations on Oakridge–41st Avenue Station Sept. 16. Upgrades to the station will help to alleviate potential overcrowding across the region. https://lnkd.in/eBwx-h8A

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. awards $200,000 in competitive crossing safety awareness grants for programs in 12 states. In partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, the grants will be used for a variety of crossing safety public education projects, in-person events and ad campaigns. #TransitSafety https://lnkd.in/ejaeuKsE

OATS Transit celebrates Team Leader Maggie Meltabarger and Team Driver Patty Robinson, who both have worked with the agency for 25 years. https://lnkd.in/eyunXdht

RTD continues removing speed restrictions along Southeast Corridor. A majority of the initial 10 mph speed restrictions issued by Denver RTD in early June have now been removed. https://lnkd.in/efwpcU7w

St. Louis Metro installs MetroLink security gates to access station platform at Emerson Park MetroLink Station. The gates at three other MetroLink stations in St. Clair County, Mo., will also be manned in weekly phases starting in September, as the first group of stations receives security gates and new fencing as part of the Secure Platform Plan. #TransitSafety https://lnkd.in/e6JcqzgF

Cincinnati Metro was recognized for its commitment to supporting women of color in the workplace and promoting #Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging with the All About Women Best Places to Work Award in the Women of Color category. https://lnkd.in/eBHRpT2X

Lane Transit District (LTD), MBTA ridership up during Fiscal Year 2024. Both agencies recorded higher levels of ridership during Fiscal Year 2024 compared to Fiscal Year 2023. https://lnkd.in/e8djneqZ