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Karen Bass Los Angeles Metro Infrastructure Michelle Wu Boston Urban Planning MBTA

US Aug 24, 2026

Mayor Karen Bass Secures $80 Million Federal Grant for Dedicated Olympic Bus Rapid Transit Corridor

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Metro announce an $80 million USDOT grant to construct 14 miles of center-running dedicated bus lanes and automated transit signal priority along Vermont Avenue.

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US Aug 24, 2026

Mayor Michelle Wu Marks 50 Millionth Rider on Fare-Free Bus Routes, Proposes Dedicated Corridor Expansions

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces that Routes 23, 28, and 29 have served over 50 million cumulative passenger trips under the city's fare-free pilot, while introducing $35 million for permanent center-running bus priority lanes.

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Mayor Michelle Wu Marks 50 Millionth Rider on Fare-Free Bus Routes, Proposes Dedicated Corridor Expansions