Take a class on high-speed rail and let's be kind out there

Transit Unplugged Weekly News Minute with Julie Gates

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APTA is asking the government to approve emergency relief funding for hurricane victims. You can take a college course this summer in France and Spain to learn about high speed rail, and CUTA will be teaching riders about good manners. Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute.

Emergency Relief Funding for Hurricane Victims

The American Public Transportation Association is urging Congress to approve over 57 million in federal emergency funding to assist public transit agencies recovering from recent disasters, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Source: APTA

Study Abroad Opportunity in France and Spain

San Jose State University is hosting a study abroad class this summer in France and Spain focusing on high speed rail station planning. The class is open to working professionals who have completed a four year degree and university students. Source: SJSU

Canadian Urban Transit Association's New Campaign

And the Canadian Urban Transit Association has launched a national campaign to promote safety, courtesy, and respect across all transit systems in Canada. Among many initiatives, the Transit Code will educate riders on general rider etiquette and prohibited conduct. Source: CUTA

This Transit Unplugged News Minute is being brought to you by Modaxo. I'm Julie Gates.