transportation
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PublishedJuly 4, 2024
Maine State Ferry Service hampered by staffing shortages
After repeated trip cancellations, the state-run ferry service in Penobscot Bay has contracted with an Indiana company to provide temporary workers.
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PublishedJune 24, 2024
Uber is locking out NYC drivers mid-shift to lower minimum pay
The lockouts, which began last month, are aimed at limiting how much non-passenger time drivers are able to log and be paid for.
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PublishedJune 12, 2024
Commuter bus service between Portland, Lewiston-Auburn to start in July
The Maine Department of Transportation has awarded a $2.8 million contract to a Utah company to operate the 2-year pilot program.
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PublishedMay 16, 2024
In the Know: Town continues traffic improvement efforts and investments
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PublishedApril 25, 2024
Casco Bay Lines OKs first rate hike in 15 years, and it’s a big one – for tourists
Pending PUC approval, the ferry service will increase single, round-trip ticket prices 82% on June 1, while lowering prices for longer-term passes, benefiting residents and people who work on the islands.
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PublishedApril 19, 2024
Portland’s Amtrak station may move from Thompson’s Point
To shorten trip times, the operator of the Amtrak Downeaster is considering relocating the Portland station to one of 3 sites along St. John Street.
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PublishedApril 16, 2024
Maine now has greater oversight of freight railroads, but public access to data is limited
A law signed by Gov. Janet Mills allows the public to access records about hazardous materials moving along Maine tracks, but only after a derailment or spill.
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PublishedApril 2, 2024
Freight railroads must keep 2-person crews, according to new federal rule
The Federal Railroad Administration says another crew member will improve safety – especially after so many high-profile derailments in recent years.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2024
Could a collapse like Baltimore’s Key Bridge happen in Portland? Maine officials weigh in
Experts note that there are 3 large differences between the Casco Bay and Francis Scott Key bridges.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2024
Maine unveils new license plate with natural-looking pine tree
The change was spurred by concerns that Maine's older chickadee plates have deteriorated beyond the point of recognition and pose safety risks.
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