Tuesday Transit News
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Tuesday
January 24, 2017
NYS TRANSIT INDUSTRY NEWS 

CENTRO Debuts Mobile Application  

The Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (Centro) has launched its first official mobile app. The new “GoCentroBus” app provides customers in the Syracuse, Utica, Auburn, Rome, Fulton and Oswego service areas with access to real-time transit information directly on their smartphones and tablets. Available for on iOS and Android devices, the “GoCentroBus” app uses GPS technology to show customers the exact location of their bus on a Google map while providing predictive arrival times to the exact minute.

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STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Governor Cuomo Announces Nearly $17 Million to Rehabilitate Bridges in Central New York 

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo last week announced $16.76 million to rehabilitate and replace 16 bridges and culverts in Central New York. The funding, provided through Round One of the Governor's BRIDGE NY initiative, is part of a $21.1 billion multi-year capital plan to upgrade critical roads, bridges and other vital transportation infrastructure across New York state. 

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FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS
FTA Announces $5M Funding Opportunity to Improve Transit Options for Tribal Residents

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the availability of $5 million in competitive grant funds to enhance public transit service for American Indians, Alaska natives and other residents on rural tribal lands. Funding is provided through FTA’s Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Tribal Transit Program.

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AROUND THE COUNTRY
Outgoing Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Talks About His Future Plans

Outgoing U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx visited Charlotte, NC on his last trip in the position. There, in his final speech, he reflected on his time in the department. 

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TRAINING AND EVENTS  

Transit Awareness Day, January 31!
Join us Tuesday, January 31, for Transit Awareness Day. This pro-transit event includes a public transportation rally, meetings with lawmakers, and public transit displays in The Well of the Legislative Office Building. Regisration can be completed online until Wednesday, January 25. Please click here. 

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