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Why Mesa Mayor John Giles says city is an ideal fit for passenger rail

A long-term dream to bring back Amtrak passenger rail to metro Phoenix is being revived and Mesa doesn’t want to be left out. In December, it was announced the Arizona Department of Transportation would receive $500,000 to begin planning for a passenger rail corridor that links the Phoenix metro area to Amtrak’s existing line, which […]

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DART funding takes center stage at Des Moines City Council meeting | #citycouncil

Concerns over the sustainability of Iowa’s only regional transit system took center stage at the Des Moines City Council meeting Monday night. Multiple community members pleaded with the city council to help keep the bus system afloat after Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority officials said they will likely have to make “drastic” cuts to its […]

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Mayor O’Connell talks transportation vote issues

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell on Thursday announced what could be the most consequential undertaking of this mayoral term: an expedited endeavor to put a vote on dedicated transit funding on Nashville voters’ November ballots. If all goes to plan, voters will have a chance to approve or reject local tax increases that would pay for […]

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North Brunswick NJ mayor outlines his plans for 2024

NORTH BRUNSWICK – Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack III provided updates on the two biggest projects in the township during last week’s reorganization meeting. The sixth-term mayor discussed the two issues that dominate North Brunswick’s municipal discussions – the closed municipal building and the planned train station. “The damage that our building sustained during Tropical Storm […]

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Nashville mayor hires familiar faces to direct transit, Metro Codes

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced the newest additions to his administration’s roster Friday, including some familiar faces who will helm transit and mobility, codes and general services. New transit and mobility director to help decide referendum timeline Tanisha Hall will serve as director of transit and mobility, stepping into a role that will provide key […]

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Columbus Mayor Ginther improperly contacted judge in Greyhound case

As the city of Columbus attempts to potentially shutter a new inter-city bus terminal on the West Side, an attorney for one of the bus companies stood up in court Friday morning and accused Mayor Andrew J. Ginther of improperly communicating with the presiding judge. “This Greyhound station is a problem for the community,” Ginther […]