An underdog contender, the brightly decorated Congress Street shelter appeared to lose to a Boston competitor Friday morning, but was later confirmed the winner after online votes generated by spam bots were thrown out.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Cheaper fares, service expansion in store for Greater Portland public transit
Transit agencies in southern Maine will ramp up service and cut fares in half for the rest of the year using $7 million in federal relief funding.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Metro gets $1.9 million to update Breez commuter shuttles
A federal grant will buy new buses for a route between Portland and Brunswick with stops in Freeport and Yarmouth.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Program brings previously unheard voices to Portland-area transportation boards
The grant-funded transit leadership training program empowers immigrants and others who are affected by transit decisions usually made without their input.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Greater Portland METRO expands service to Thompson’s Point
Greater Portland METRO is now providing daily direct service to Thompson’s Point through its Route 1 and Breez bus routes. A new bus shelter will soon be constructed outside of Rosement Market and Wine Bar to service the route. Additional changes this fall include the return to full service for the Husky Line, as well […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Fund public transit, not more roads
We should stop subsidizing sprawl and spend those savings on our resource-starved mass transit systems.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inTimes Record
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.