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PublishedMay 25, 2021
Million-dollar battery could help charge Casco Bay hybrid ferry
Adding energy storage could offer lessons for how to charge electric public transit fleets, from ferries to buses.
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PublishedApril 15, 2021
Twin City bus route changes receive mixed reaction
About 50% of respondents said the proposals would be helpful to them.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2021
Virtual meeting will share results of Lewiston-Auburn transit study
The meeting will lay out recommended route changes to the local bus system, developed as part of the L-A Area Transit Study conducted in 2020.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Maine transportation officials recommend moving Portland’s Downeaster station
Relocating the passenger rail station close to its former location in Portland would improve service between the city and Brunswick, they said.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2020
Lewiston-Auburn transit study begins with public survey
The questionnaire is part of a comprehensive study to examine needs and make recommendations.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2020
Transportation business in Maine still running on empty, months into pandemic
Air, bus and rail passenger volumes are minuscule compared with last year as most consumers continue to avoid long-distance trips and mass transit.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedAugust 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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