Public transit
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PublishedMarch 28, 2021
Our View: Transit plan lays out route for Maine’s future
Combining reform of local land-use ordinances with beefed-up public transportation, the Portland area could meet some difficult challenges.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2020
Brunswick transit study points to expanded Brunswick Landing service as preferred choice
According to Project Manger Jill Cahoon, about 43% of the 131 survey respondents said they want the first alternative route option, which would serve Brunswick Landing on every trip and provide service to Pegasus Landing, Coastal Shores Assisted Living, Coastal Landing and destinations on Neptune Drive.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2020
Maine Voices: Climate Council misses chance to invest in bike, pedestrian infrastructure
The council’s Climate Action Plan focuses on electric vehicles, overlooking options that are proven, practical and financially equitable.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2020
Concord Coach Lines to restart Maine-Boston bus service in mid-August
The popular passenger bus line suspended its daily service in late March in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedJune 11, 2020
Maine transit agencies confused by rule for out-of-state riders
Travelers from other states are not supposed to use Maine public transit without a recent negative test, but it's unclear whether the directive conflicts with earlier orders and how agencies will enforce it.
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PublishedMay 1, 2020
Commentary: To keep the air clear after COVID-19, take steps for clean transportation
It’s important to make sure that the post-pandemic ‘new normal’ includes clearer skies and healthier lives.
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PublishedApril 26, 2020
The View From Here: Who backs the front line worker?
The COVID pandemic is bad, but it would be worse without the people who keep showing up to work.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2020
Maine Voices: For sake of our economy, environment, move slowly on converting Maine rail lines to trails
Reviving three now-inactive state-owned rail corridors could provide more mobility options and offer alternatives to people priced out of Portland.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2020
Maine Observer: Greater Portland Metro passengers make gratitude a habit
Kindness is contagious. In the community of bus riders, nothing is more natural than saying 'thanks.'
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2020
Lack of coordination holding back regional public transit improvements
The Portland area's regional transit system is an uncoordinated patchwork of seven agencies operating their own train, bus and ferry services.