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PublishedAugust 2, 2021
Mass transit recovery lagging in Maine as officials debate solutions
Some regional planners think the only way to get riders back and attract new ones is to invest in transit expansion and innovation.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2021
Inflation stalls Maine infrastructure projects including new ferry for Peaks Island
The agency that runs Casco Bay ferries spent 5 years putting together $15 million in funding to replace its 30-year-old Machigonne II. The sole bid for the new boat came in at more than $22 million.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2021
Mask mandate on public transportation is driving confusion and some confrontation
Although masks have not been required in most public settings in Maine for weeks, riders still must wear them on buses, trains and other mass transit.
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PublishedJune 9, 2021
Proposal to extend passenger rail into Androscoggin County picks up steam among state legislators
Bills to fund studies of service to Lewiston, Bangor and more are moving toward approval and could lay groundwork for federal aid down the tracks.
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PublishedJune 6, 2021
The View From Here: We don’t have to drive
But if we insist on building our world around cars, we have to be more responsible about how we choose to get around.
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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 20, 2021
Maine Voices: Let’s direct transportation resources to help our most vulnerable
Options should be available to people who choose to move around Maine communities using something besides an automobile.
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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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PublishedJanuary 30, 2021
Commentary: It is the perfect time for putting Maine on the move
It’s time to explore how state and federal government and private investors can join forces to fund commuter rail between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland.
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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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