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Government Shutdown Ends — Here’s What It Meant for U.S. Transit

Government Shutdown Ends — Here’s What It Meant for U.S. Transit

Update: 2025-11-17
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This week’s Transit Unplugged News Minute covers how U.S. transit continued delivering essential services through the government shutdown, despite grant delays and reimbursement interruptions.

APTA urges President Trump to reject the U.S. DOT proposal to eliminate the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund, warning it would harm riders and communities across the country.

New Jersey Transit is moving forward with a major modernization, replacing 429 aging rail cars to improve reliability and passenger comfort.

Plus, Modaxo launches The Aviation Report, a new podcast for aviation enthusiasts covering aircraft, airports, and industry trends.

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

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Government Shutdown Ends — Here’s What It Meant for U.S. Transit

Government Shutdown Ends — Here’s What It Meant for U.S. Transit