Public transit options currently meet only about 11% of the state’s total transportation needs, according to a recent report.
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Proposal for passenger rail to Bangor loses steam in committee
The Legislature’s transportation committee says LD 487 ‘ought not to pass,’ especially without assured funding from the Trump administration.
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New bus service connects Oxford Hills to Lewiston, Auburn
Western Maine Transportation Services is testing the bus route through May 30. If ridership maintains sustainable levels, the service will be extended.
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Trump chooses former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
Duffy is a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable – a prime concern for the media-focused president-elect.
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Grassroots group’s report sharply criticizes Gorham Connector proposal
Mainers for Smarter Transportation recommends alternatives to the project as Scarborough town councilors consider calling for changes to address growing public concerns.
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Judge orders NYC to make all new taxis wheelchair-accessible
The goal is to make half of the city’s cabs available to travelers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
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Some Amtrak Downeaster service suspended, modified through Sunday
Two trains are cancelled for the week and others will have modified service to allow crews to complete work in Wells.
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Downeaster reports record-setting ridership, revenue for 2024 fiscal year
The line, which carries Amtrak passengers from Brunswick to Boston, had nearly 600,000 riders between July 2023 and this June – a 4% increase over the mark set in 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
New commuter bus between Lewiston, Auburn, Portland gets mixed reviews so far
The LAP service started its two-year pilot run July 22. In the short time since the route began, some passengers have questions about its reliability.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston, Auburn Citylink bus drivers rally for better wages
A spokesperson for Western Maine Transportation Services, which operates Citylink, said the company “is continuing to bargain in good faith with the union.”