From Votes to Riders: Transit’s Big Wins and News this Week

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Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute, where we cover the biggest

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headlines in the public transit industry.

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Transit won big in last week's United States elections, with 19

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out of 25 communities approving transit measures on their ballots.

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According to the American Public Transportation Association, transit

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has seen an 86.67% win rate in 2024, with more than $25 billion

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going to fund public transit.

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On Remembrance Day, November 11th, Vancouver's TransLink is providing free

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transit to veterans and military personnel in honor of their service and sacrifice.

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The Chicago Transit Authority launched its new fall schedule, providing

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pre pandemic levels of rail service.

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The CTA is adding over 1,200 weekly rail trips each year.

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And increasing service by 20%.

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And congratulations to New York's Metropolitan Transportation

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Authority, which celebrated its one billionth subway rider of 2024.

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In celebration, rider Michael Carrasquillo received one month

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of unlimited subway rides.

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This Transit Unplugged News Minute is being brought to you by Modaxo.

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I'm Julie Gates.