Officials tout the economic role of public transportation during COVID-19 awareness event

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Published
October 9, 2020

Officials tout the economic role of public transportation during COVID-19 awareness event

State and local officials said thorough cleaning and safety measures are keeping public transit a viable option for a vital sector of the workforce, and urged the public to remain vigilant against COVID-19.
Published
August 14, 2020

Maine public bus services get $10.2 million federal grant

The money will be used to build a new transit center outside Acadia National Park, replace buses in Greater Portland and improve service in Bangor.
Published
June 11, 2020

Mills administration backtracks on testing for out-of-state riders on transit

The reversal came a day after the Portland Press Herald reported that transit operators were surprised and confused by the state's new directive.
Published
June 10, 2020

Downeaster passenger rail to restart service Monday

A single round trip between Boston and Brunswick will resume after a two-month service suspension.
Published
February 6, 2020

Lewiston-Auburn transit study could steer bus system toward overhaul

A $100,000 transit study starting this year could lead to a complete overhaul of the public transportation system in Lewiston-Auburn.
Published
January 5, 2020

Health care, corrections, broadband at top of state legislative agenda

The Legislature will return with a long list of work before including another attempt to pass a package of borrowing bills aimed at building infrastructure and boosting the economy.
Published
December 31, 2019

New year, new schedule for L-A’s Citylink bus system

The new schedule takes effect Thursday, Jan. 2.
Published
November 4, 2019

Just the ticket: Concord Coach Lines sees more than 50 percent growth in 10 years

The American Bus Association says attention to customer service and carefully planned expansions make the intercity bus service a national model.
Published
October 21, 2019

Downeaster floats plans to add in-state commuter service

The agency that runs the passenger train will hold an open house Tuesday evening in Portland to introduce its ideas and get public feedback.
Published
July 30, 2019

Proposed rail service would link Portland, Westbrook, but it would be pricey

The line would reduce traffic and provide a faster alternative to bus service, but its estimated cost could exceed $100 million, according to a feasibility study done for the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority.