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Majority of Americans Support Mask Mandates on Planes, Public Transit, Poll Shows
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation.
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Mask Mandates End on Planes, Public Transit in Mass.: Here's Where to Wear One
Masks are no longer required on airplanes, trains and rideshare services in Massachusetts after a federal judge in Florida struck down the mandate for methods of public transportation. The Biden administration’s mask requirement covered airlines, airports, mass transit and taxis, and was the biggest vestige of pandemic restrictions that were once the norm across the country. “What this court...
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Public Transit Gets $3.7B to Woo Riders, Adopt Green Fleets
Public transit systems straining to win back riders after being crushed by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a $3.7 billion boost to help stay afloat and invest in electric buses
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Most Public Transportation Services Suspended Because of Tropical Storm Henri
The majority of Connecticut’s public transportation including transit bus, train, and ferry services will be suspended starting Sunday because of Tropical Storm Henri, according to the state Department of Transportation. DOT officials said services are suspended on Sunday to heavy rains and high winds. Officials emphasized that Connecticut is sensitive to rainfall, which will cause numerous flooding issues where...
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Public Transit Hopes to Win Back Riders After Crushing Year
As President Joe Biden urges more federal spending for public transportation, transit agencies decimated by COVID-19 are struggling to figure out how to win back passengers.
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Dozens of CTtransit Bus Drivers Call Out Sick Monday
About 50 CTtransit bus drivers called out sick on Monday, causing some delays for commuters.
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Can Public Transportation Survive the Pandemic? Experts Warn of ‘Death Spiral'
Passenger numbers on New York’s MTA and London’s Underground metro system initially crashed by around 95 percent, and have since recovered to only about one-third of last year’s levels. And while those numbers have rebounded, passenger numbers are likely to be lower in the near-to-medium term.
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CTtransit Drivers Sharing Coronavirus Concerns
At least one CTtransit driver and two maintenance workers have tested positive and other drivers remain concerned
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‘Do We Care About the Public?' Cities Weigh Free Public Transit Amid Rising Costs
Michelle Wu, a City Council member in Boston, wants everyone to ride for free on subways and buses that crisscross the region, NBC News reports.
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Cost of Metered Parking Doubles in Downtown Hartford
The cost of metered parking is on the rise in downtown Hartford.
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New Transportation Center Coming to Bradley International Airport
The opening ceremony Thursday marks the start of the new 1.4-million square-foot transportation center spanning across 13.4 acres right outside of the airport.
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Thousands in Haiti Renew Protests, Clash With Police
Thousands of protesters demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse clashed with police Thursday as some tried to storm barriers outside the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, while others sought shelter as heavy gunfire echoed in nearby streets. The demonstration came a day after Moïse broke his silence over the country’s recent unrest and rejected demands that he step down...
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‘The Thieves Don't Realize It': Mexicans Buy Fake Cellphones to Hand Over in Bus Muggings
Armed robberies have gotten so common aboard buses in Mexico City that commuters have come up with a clever if disheartening solution: Many are buying fake cellphones, to hand over to thieves instead of their real smartphones. Costing 300 to 500 pesos apiece — the equivalent of $15 to $25 — the “dummies” are sophisticated fakes: They have a startup...
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Hartford Ready for Boost From Yard Goats Games
The new Hartford Rail Line hit a home run when the Capital City played host to the NCAA basketball tournament in March, and officials hope it’s about to happen again with baseball season.
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NJ Transit Riders Outraged Over Woman's Refusal to Move Handbag off Seat
A woman refusing to take her handbag off a seat on a crowded train has sparked outrage among fellow New Jersey Transit riders.
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News4 Your Sunday Capital Breast Care Center
The Capital Breast Care Center ensures that all women can get proper breast care by providing support and free services. Patient Navigator Rhonda Hamilton shares with Pat Lawson Muse what her organization can do and how you can help. For more information about NewsBash 2019, go here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newsbash-2019-tickets-54375395271
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Missing 84-Year-Old Woman With Alzheimer's Found in Hartford
An 84-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s who was reported missing from Hartford on Sunday has been found.