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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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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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Maine Turnpike Authority plans toll hike to offset pandemic losses
Proposed changes include a $1 increase – from $3 to $4 – for cash payers at the York toll plaza.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Portland is at a crossroads (again)
Even a magazine’s puffery noted the tensions at work as Maine’s largest city looks to the future.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The future of transportation looks electric
As with ‘horseless carriages’ and Kodak cameras, gas-powered vehicles are in for a disruption.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Don’t increase the federal gas tax, replace it
The U.S. needs a vehicle-miles-traveled tax – and the technological infrastructure it requires.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Struggling Maine bus companies can now apply for federal grants approved 6 months ago
The $2 billion program is welcome as the industry slowly recovers from the pandemic, but some owners say it may not be enough.
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Opponents seek probe of priority ferry boarding plan for Peaks Island residents
Casco Bay Lines approved the one-year pilot program for residents, property owners and their families this spring, but not everyone is on board.
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Maine roads to go unpainted because of national resin shortage
The state has less than half the white and yellow road paint it typically gets in a year and will not restripe low-priority roads.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland seeks operator for bike-share program
The city is seeking a company interested in running a bike-share program in Portland, with a desired launch date of June 2022. It is seeking proposals from those qualified to provide a program design and marketing, operation and maintenance for the program. Goals for the bike-share program, according to the city, include promoting bicycling as […]