The popular passenger bus line suspended its daily service in late March in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.’
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland Metro got a record 2.1 million riders on the bus in 2019
Ridership on the region’s largest public transit system has grown by 45% since 2013.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine should take part in regional effort to cut transportation pollution
The Transportation and Climate Initiative will deliver economic, health and environmental benefits.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Give young people reasons to stay, move here
Maine should focus on what we have (nature, breweries) and beef up what we lack (affordable housing, good-paying jobs, public transit).