Tuesday Transit News
  Date
Tuesday
April 5, 2016
TRANSIT SYSTEM NEWS
NYPTA Applauds Governor and Legislature on Budget  
NYPTA released a statement of support and thanks to the Governor and Legislature on the adopted state budget for the fiscal year 2016-2017.The budget will provide increases in operating and capital funds that will help transit systems continue to connect people to their communities throughout the state. 
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STATE NEWS
Lawmakers Push Bill Mandating State Review of Train Security 
 On the wake of the terrible attacks in Brussels that was targeted at the subway system and the airport, state Senator Michael Gianaris renewed a push on Sunday for a state level review of security in the region's transit and rail system. 
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FEDERAL NEWS
DOT Announces $266 Million in Funding Opportunity for Bus Services
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the opportunity to apply for approximately $266 million in competitive grant funding for bus programs nationwide. 
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OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
CTfastrak has Carried 3 Million Riders Already
Calling CTfastrak a proven success, Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced Monday that the bus commuter line has provided service of over 3 million passenger rides in its first year. "Everyone likes a success- this is one" Malloy stated at a press conference at the Flatbush Ave Station
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BID OPPORTUNITIES
Ulster County Accepts Bids for Transit Buses
Requests for Proposals for Diesel Transit Buses from Ulster County may be sent until June 30, 2016. Sealed proposals will be received, publicly opened,and read at the Ulster County Purchasing Department starting on June 30th, at 2:00 P.M.
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TRAINING AND EVENTS
Save the Dates: Mobility Solutions Summit + Design Thinking Training + Transportation Camp - Ithaca June 2016

Please save the dates! Tompkins County will host a training and conference in Ithaca on June 23-25, addressing sustainable community mobility offering three events:

June 23-24  Creating Innovative Solutions for Health Care-Related Transportation by Applying Design Thinking Strategies

June 23-24  Mobility Solutions Summit

June 25 Transportation Camp - Ithaca 2016 

More information will soon be available. Please contact Dwight Mengel with additional questions.

 
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