Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

EXP selected for Miami-Dade’s SMART Program for enhanced transit solutions

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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The SMART Program is committed to leveraging existing infrastructure while simultaneously integrating advanced technology.

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  • The SMART Program is committed to leveraging existing infrastructure while simultaneously integrating advanced technology.
  • With extensive experience in transportation solutions for Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Chicago Transit Authority, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority and other major transit programs throughout North America, EXP’s involvement will harness transit experience to ensure the timely and cost-efficient delivery of SMART Program milestones for Miami-Dade County.
  • As cities across the United States work to enhance their transit systems with updated features and reliable solutions, EXP is proud to be a part of this progress.
  • EXP looks forward to collaborating closely with Miami-Dade County and key stakeholders on the SMART Program to bring improved transit services and infrastructure to the region.

Automated Bus Consortium to reissue request for proposals (RFP) to procure full-size highly automated transit buses in early 2024

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, will advertise an updated request for proposals (RFP) first issued in January 2022, to procure full-size highly automated transit buses.

Key Points: 
  • The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, will advertise an updated request for proposals (RFP) first issued in January 2022, to procure full-size highly automated transit buses.
  • The RFP represents the first-ever carbon neutral automated bus procurement and large-scale deployment for full-sized buses.
  • Formed by AECOM, the Automated Bus Consortium is a first-of-its-kind approach to investigate the feasibility of pilot automated bus projects and accelerate the deployment of automated transit technologies.
  • Pilot routes for these vehicles would include rural and urban deployments, bus rapid transit, bus yard and local bus service.

KBRA Releases Report Assigning AAA Rating with Stable Outlook to Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2023A (Green Bonds)

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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KBRA has assigned a long-term rating of AAA to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2023A (Green Bonds).

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  • KBRA has assigned a long-term rating of AAA to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2023A (Green Bonds).
  • KBRA has additionally assigned a long-term rating of AAA to outstanding parity fixed rate Sales Tax Revenue Bonds.
  • Further disclosures relating to this rating action are available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) referenced above.
  • Additional information regarding KBRA policies, methodologies, rating scales and disclosures are available at www.kbra.com .

Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners Expands into Atlanta with Acquisition of Two Multifamily Properties

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners ("Jair Lynch"), a leading owner and developer of mixed-use properties and attainable housing, and Nuveen Real Estate ("Nuveen"), one of the largest real estate managers globally with $152 billion of assets under management, announced this week the acquisition of two multifamily residential communities in the Clarkston submarket of Atlanta – Clarkston Station and Woodside Village (the "Properties"). The acquisition marks Jair Lynch's entrance into the Atlanta market as part of a larger expansion throughout the Southeast. The deals present an opportunity for Jair Lynch and Nuveen to improve and preserve over 700 units of housing while advancing their shared goals of uplifting and revitalizing communities through their investment in high-quality, sustainable neighborhood assets.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners ("Jair Lynch"), a leading owner and developer of mixed-use properties and attainable housing, and Nuveen Real Estate ("Nuveen"), one of the largest real estate managers globally with $152 billion of assets under management, announced this week the acquisition of two multifamily residential communities in the Clarkston submarket of Atlanta Clarkston Station and Woodside Village (the "Properties").
  • The acquisition marks Jair Lynch's entrance into the Atlanta market as part of a larger expansion throughout the Southeast.
  • With the addition of Clarkston Station and Woodside Village, Jair Lynch has now invested over $1.3 billion toward this initiative.
  • Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners is a leading real estate investment and development firm that specializes in the thoughtful transformation of walkable urban places.

Utah Transit Authority Selects Xpan Interactive to Drive Workforce Development via Rail Apprenticeship Training Programs

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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With over two decades of experience supporting competency development in the global mobility industry, Xpan Interactive (Xpan) was the logical partner for the Utah Transit Authoritys (UTA) expansion of their successful apprenticeship training programs.

Key Points: 
  • With over two decades of experience supporting competency development in the global mobility industry, Xpan Interactive (Xpan) was the logical partner for the Utah Transit Authoritys (UTA) expansion of their successful apprenticeship training programs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220706005174/en/
    Utah Transit Authority Selects Xpan Interactive to Drive Workforce Development via Rail Apprenticeship Training Programs.
  • Its clients include Amtrack, New Jersey Transit, Chicago Transit Authority, Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, DC Metro, Denver Regional Transportation District, and Calgary Transit, among others.
  • It is due to these successes that UTA is partnering with Xpan to expand its apprenticeship programs into its rail technical fields.

The Champion Firm Obtains $17 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against MARTA

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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ATLANTA, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Champion Firm, P.C., a Metro Atlanta personal injury law firm , obtained a $17 million settlement in a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Champion Firm, P.C., a Metro Atlanta personal injury law firm , obtained a $17 million settlement in a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).
  • The contractor's surviving wife hired Darl Champion of The Champion Firm, P.C., and co-counsel Rudjard Hayes of Sanchez Hayes & Associates, shortly after her husband's death.
  • In March 2022, faced with the prospect of a trial for the contractor's death, MARTA agreed to settle all claims against MARTA and its employees for $17 million.
  • Led by Attorney Darl H. Champion Jr., The Champion Firm team has successfully litigated and settled over $90 million for clients all across Georgia.

Automated Bus Consortium™ issues request for proposals to procure full-size highly automated buses

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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The Automated Bus Consortium, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and departments of transportation, announced today the release of a request for proposals (RFP) to procure up to seventy full-size Level 4 automated buses.

Key Points: 
  • The Automated Bus Consortium, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and departments of transportation, announced today the release of a request for proposals (RFP) to procure up to seventy full-size Level 4 automated buses.
  • Formed by AECOM, the Automated Bus Consortium is a first-of-its-kind approach to investigate the feasibility of pilot automated bus projects and accelerate the deployment of automated transit technologies.
  • The Automated Bus Consortium previously announced the completion of the countrys first automated bus specification, combining the American Public Transportation Associations Standard Bus Procurement Guideline for standard bus specification with the new full-size bus Automated Driving System requirements developed by AECOM with input from the Consortiums Bus Specification Committee.
  • Using cost-efficient and standardized methodologies and assessment, the Consortium will lead the nations effort to deploy and evaluate automated bus technology.

A-to-Be Announces Appointment of New CEO

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Transportation in Atlanta, Brisa, University of Virginia

Marta is the first female CEO of A-to-Be and is one of only a handful of female leaders in the tolling industry.

Key Points: 
  • Marta is the first female CEO of A-to-Be and is one of only a handful of female leaders in the tolling industry.
  • "A-to-Be sits at the forefront of one of the most exciting new market opportunities in our lifetime," said Sousa Uva.
  • "I am very excited to continue working with Marta in her new role as CEO," said Chief Sales Officer Luis Nunes.
  • Former CEO Eduardo Ramos is now an Executive Director at Brisa, the majority shareholder of A-to-Be, and he remains a member of A-to-Be's Board of Directors.

David Hall, Founder of Velodyne Lidar, Calls for SPAC-Appointed Director Michael Dee and Christopher Thomas to Step Down from the Board

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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That is why Marta and I have nominated Eric Singer a highly-qualified and independent individual for election to Velodyne Lidars Board.

Key Points: 
  • That is why Marta and I have nominated Eric Singer a highly-qualified and independent individual for election to Velodyne Lidars Board.
  • Transitioning Christopher Thomas from a Class I director to a Class II director in an apparent attempt to avoid having him stand for re-election.
  • Marta and I have repeatedly expressed our belief that Velodyne Lidar is at a critical juncture at this point in time.
  • It is our view that our fellow stockholders would benefit from the immediate replacement of directors Michael Dee and Christopher Thomas.

New York's Healthcare Heroes Honored For Their Service At 'A Night of Heroes' Hosted By CLEAR In Partnership With Union Square Hospitality Group

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Transportation in Atlanta, Hospitality, Danny Meyer, Articles, Culture, Anthropology

"It\'s just great to be with those folks and share that experience.

Key Points: 
  • "It\'s just great to be with those folks and share that experience.
  • "\nIn 2020, New York City honored frontline heroes from the windows of apartments across the city, cheering them every evening at 7 p.m. while they worked to protect residents.
  • "\nUnion Square Hospitality Group founder and CEO Danny Meyer added, "We are grateful to partner with Caryn and CLEAR to bring this wonderful evening to life at Marta.
  • CLEAR\'s users are always in control of their data and CLEAR does not sell user information.