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Transportation News Update: August 26, 2022

In this issue of our #TNU, we're summarizing articles covering topics including:

Restoration of the P10 Allegheny Valley Flyer transit route upon reopening of the Highland Park Bridge ramp to Route 28
Learning from Kansas City's transit ridership obstacles despite free-fare
Buttigieg on how COVID-19 affects America's infrastructure priorities
PA State Transportation Commission has updated the 12-Year Transportation Program clearing way for $84 billion in transportation improvements statewide
Transit app Moovit rolls out more personalized trip-planning features
Exploring how autonomous vehicles may expand citizen mobility around the nation
Amtrak express bus service connects Reading & Pottstown to trains in Philly
Could air taxis be in Pittsburgh's future?
Pittsburgh finalizing $1.5 million contract for major bridge assessment with WSP USA to help with prioritization and more

Pittsburgh Regional Transit has announced the return of the outbound P10 Allegheny Valley Flyer

Despite free bus fare in Kansas City, many workers using RideKC still confront obstacles along their commutes – reliability and proximity to transit system among issues

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg speaks on how COVID-19 affects America's infrastructure priorities

Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission adopts updated 12-Year Transportation Program clearing way for $84 billion in transportation improvements statewide

Transit app Moovit rolls out more personalized trip-planning features including Smart Card travel suggestion widgets based on your activity, and more

Cities nationwide are exploring how self-driving vehicles and other emerging mobility tech may improve mobility for citizens

Amtrak Express bus service links Reading, Pottstown, and Philadelphia with two daily round trips

Could taking an air taxi home from the airport be in Pittsburgh's future?

Pittsburgh finalizing $1.5 million contract for major assessment of city bridges

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