Puerto Rico's Integrated Transportation Authority is evaluating new stations and business concessions. #NewsismyBusiness
The rehabilitation of 16 stations with federal funding involves new backup generators. #NewsismyBusiness
Free rides will continue until the new Automatic Fare Collection System is implemented, with “fare capping” planned for 2025. #NewsismyBusiness
The new Integrated Transportation Authority platform provides real-time updates for buses, trains and ferries. #NewsismyBusiness
Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced the multimillion-dollar modernization plan to improve efficiency and accessibility. #NewsismyBusiness
A testing phase will be carried out at the Martínez Nadal station as part of the system modernization project. #NewsismyBusiness
The lion’s share of the allocation will go toward repairs to the Urban Train. #NewsismyBusiness
The lot has been closed to the public for several months, as the property was sold through a competitive bidding process.
The lot known as Parcel B, Santurce Sur Ward was listed for $6.5 million but was sold for $3.3 million.
The Department of Transportation and Public Works is expected to make an announcement in coming weeks about its plans to kick off a service to connect people from areas lacking bus service with Urban Train stations, this media outlet learned.
Puerto Rico Planning Board President-designate Luis García-Pelatti has made it his mission to spend the next year polishing and updating the Land Use Plan, first proposed nearly a decade ago.
During the first 11 months of the year, the Urban Train has moved a record-breaking 10 million passengers, Transportation Secretary Rubén Hernández-Gregorat said.
If you happen to see the Urban Train zip by looking like it has been the target of graffiti, fret not. Starting this week, the mass transportation system will begin pulling double-duty as a rolling billboard, with the addition of “wrap around” advertising.
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