23 Transit Initiatives on the Ballot Tuesday

Transit Unplugged Weekly News Minute with Julie Gates

Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute where we cover the biggest headlines in the public transit industry.

It’s Election week in the United States, with 23 transit initiatives on the ballot in 9 states. On Thursday, The American Public Transportation Association will hold a post-election webinar to discuss how the results will impact the transit industry. Source: APTA

You better behave if you’re going to ride transit in the City of Calgary, Alberta. The City increased its fines including verbal harassment, threats, and intimidation directed at transit operators, riders, and staff. Source: City of Calgary

Congratulations to the North County Transit District for breaking ground on its hydrogen fueling station in Oceanside, Calif. Source: LinkedIn, via Shawn Donaghy, CEO of North County Transit District

And Escambia County Area Transit in Florida honored three longterm employees who have provided a combined 137 years of service. Bus Operator Willie Carter, Jr. celebrates his 50th year, and began driving buses before they even had air conditioning. In Florida! Source: ECAT

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