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Issue 7 aims to improve Cincinnati's public transportation, help families out of poverty

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Getting to jobs, medical appointments is a big challenge for some veterans. Here's one possible fix

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Transit Union fighting to make buses safer after rise in attacks against drivers

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Metro driver helping lost little girl in Fairmount

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Conservatives back countywide transportation tax

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Cincinnati Bell: Maybe you should take our name off the streetcar

Admin on Tuesday, September 4 2018 - 7:44pm

CINCINNATI - On the cusp of the streetcar's second anniversary, Cincinnati Bell has contacted the City of Cincinnati and said it has qualms about continuing to pay for the naming rights of the streetcar, a source told

Cincinnati streetcar: 'You need one neck to choke,' top city official says, calling for fewer streetcar bosses

Admin on Tuesday, March 6 2018 - 8:59pm

'One neck to choke': City leaders looking for accountability with streetcar management

Admin on Tuesday, March 6 2018 - 8:44pm

CINCINNATI -- City leaders continued their search for answers Tuesday as problems continued to pile up with the streetcar, 18 months into the system's operation.

At the heart of the numerous issues facing the struggling transit system: too many cooks in the kitchen

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ATU International News Feed

RTD to receive $232 million through federal relief as workers demand protective equipment
The ATU is requesting that RTD use its portion of the $25 billion awarded to transit systems nationwide to institute rear-door entry and suspend fare collection, as well as provide gloves and masks to bus operators. — Apr 3
ATU Local 113 defends members for following public health guidelines during coronavirus crisis
Carlos Santos, President of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 113, released the following statement after TTC management appears to blame employee medical leaves and self-isolation for crowded TTC vehicles and reduced services. — Apr 2
Coronavirus: WRTA Stops Fare Enforcement, Enacts Rear Boarding
The transit agency's move comes after bus drivers protested on Monday over fears they were being exposed to coronavirus. — Apr 2
Spirit of ETS visible on EXPO Centre route
“This doesn’t affect just one of us,” he said. “It affects all of us. And it’s up to all of us to help out where and when and if we feel we can.” — Apr 2
Maple Ridge HandyDART driver worried about safety with COVID-19
The union representing HandyDART operators say they need more personal protective equipment to do their jobs as fears mount about the spread of COVID-19. — Apr 1

IP Hanley Op-ed: BART management needs to be held accountable