Residents urge county to prioritize bus frequency, accessibility and earlier depot funding Speakers at a Montgomery County Council public hearing pressed for improved transit accessibility and reliability, calling for audits of bus stops, earlier bus-depot construction, more frequent service, and targeted small-project funding rather than delaying fixes until major BRT buildouts.

Montgomery County residents are demanding urgent improvements to bus accessibility and frequency, highlighting the need for immediate action over costly delays.

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CDOT recommends CMGC delivery for Federal Boulevard BRT to meet 2030 service goal CDOT staff recommended using a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) delivery method for the 18‑mile Federal Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit corridor, saying it best mitigates schedule risk to achieve revenue service by 2030. The project has a medium‑high FTA rating and an estimated total cost of about $318 million.

CDOT is set to revolutionize transit along the 18-mile Federal Boulevard corridor with a $318 million Bus Rapid Transit project aimed at reducing travel times and enhancing safety by 2030.

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Senator O'Connor withdraws amendment seeking $20 million for World Cup transportation; debate stresses transit shortfalls Senator O'Connor offered, then withdrew, an amendment to restore $20 million to a line item for World Cup-related transportation and logistics. Senators warned the Commonwealth and Boston face large transit demands for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and said current state and city funding is zero; federal security funds have been provided.

Senator O'Connor's recent withdrawal of a $20 million amendment raises serious questions about Massachusetts' readiness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as transportation demands soar and funding remains zero.

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Metro Transit unveils $4.7B capital maintenance plan for the blue line and fleet Metro Transit discusses $4.7B capital maintenance plan to enhance system reliability over six years.

Metro Transit is rolling out a groundbreaking $4.7 billion capital maintenance plan to ensure the reliability and safety of your transit experience over the next six years!

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