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Supported by state-funded fare free bus service, overall RTA ridership post-Covid has steadily increased: 13.76 million rides in FY21; 18.77 million in FY22; 22.5 million in FY23

Funding is going to Regional Transit Authorities to promote improved connections across routes and service areas

Funding comes from Community Transit Grant Program and expands mobility options for older adults

Industrial Rail Access Program (IRAP) grants awarded to companies for projects in Framingham, Haverhill and Ware

Funding to help Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, facilitate mode shift, and expand mobility

Ridership on seasonal passenger rail service and new Amtrak service indicates strong interest from public for train options

Report includes the study's evaluation of transportation conditions along the Northern Tier, alternatives development and analysis processes, findings and recommendations, and next steps

Funding is going to Regional Transit Authorities, Councils on Aging, other entities for vehicles, support for fleet electrification, to enhance and expand existing transit services, expand service hours, improve rural connectivity, and assist with operati

Passenger rail service runs on weekends from June 21 through September 2 Friday and Sunday service, including a Sunday morning train from NYC, from Amtrak, in conjunction with MassDOT and NYSDOT

Koziol has more than 15 years of experience in transportation planning, including for passenger rail stations 

Application approved for funding from the FRA’s Corridor Identification and Development Program

More than $4.7 million total going to Municipalities, Councils on Aging, Regional Transit Authorities, and Nonprofits for 55 Projects

Passenger rail service is run on weekends by Amtrak, in conjunction with MassDOT and NYSDOT. Service is offered during summer months from Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day Weekend