public transit
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PublishedApril 24, 2025
Proposal for passenger rail to Bangor loses steam in committee
The Legislature's transportation committee says LD 487 'ought not to pass,' especially without assured funding from the Trump administration.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2024
South Portland bus service aims to rejoin Greater Portland Metro
The City Council has approved a merger plan it says would save taxpayers $1 million over the next 5 years.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2024
Grassroots group’s report sharply criticizes Gorham Connector proposal
Mainers for Smarter Transportation recommends alternatives to the project as Scarborough town councilors consider calling for changes to address growing public concerns.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2024
Metro tests changes to Route 7 bus service to Falmouth
The route runs later on weekday evenings, and in the fall, Metro will pilot a micro-transit program to serve the portion of the route that goes to the Town Landing and OceanView.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2023
Maine Voices: Nobody would benefit from the building of the Gorham Connector
Transit-oriented urban design boosts economies, reduces emissions and provides public space; the only long-term result of the Gorham Connector will be sprawl.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2023
Commentary: Safety in the skies is paramount. Don’t cheapen pilot training and experience
Lobbyists are trying to weaken pilot experience mandates. High levels of training make the difference between life and death.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Local bus services offering “Fare Deal” campaign with 50% reduced prices
South Portland Bus Service, Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, and Greater Portland METRO will have 50% reduced fares from March 1 through Sept. 30.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2022
Our View: Greater Portland transit spending saga shows how far we have to go
Needless bureaucracy resulted in the effective veto of federal funding for public transit in southern Maine – which can’t get off the ground without it.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2022
Regional transit agencies get on board, OK $8 million spending plan
Some of the groups had held up the funding when they couldn't agree on how to divvy up the American Recovery Plan money to make public transit more frequent, reliable and convenient to use in hopes of boosting ridership.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2022
The Recycle Bin: Expensive gas? Take a bus to Auburn
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