News and Updates

Center Donates 7,000 Face Masks to Front-line Transit Workers

Posted April 2020

On Friday, April 3, 7,000 face masks were delivered to ATU Local 689 for use by frontline workers in regular and close contact with the public.

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Mass Transit Grants in the CARES Act

Posted April 2020

The CARES Act, signed into law on March 27th , includes $25 billion for public transit formula operating and capital grants to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.

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Dear Friends,

Posted April 2020

I would like to acknowledge and applaud all the frontline transit workers who are keeping the nation moving, even in this time of uncertainty and fear. They are working in heavily trafficked areas and are more exposed to the threat of coronavirus than those of us who are able to work from the safety of our homes.

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Transit Needs Skilled Workers to Implement State of Good Repair Programs

Posted April 2020

“Let me start with the three take-away points from the end of this presentation:

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Center Delivers TC3 at “Community Works”

Posted March 2020

On Monday, March 2, Center subject-matter expert Frank Burnett and Center staffer Pat Greenfield delivered the Transit Core Competencies Curriculum (TC3) in Springfield, Massachusetts, as part of Community Works, a six-week workforce development program aimed at preparing qualified applicants for opportunities in the building trades and transportation industries.

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