Aug 07 2024
In San Francisco, California, the F Market Street line operates PCC Streetcars painted in the colors of the North American transit agencies that ran similar cars. Car 1059 is painted in the colors of the Boston Elevated Railway, and contains a card explaining the history of Boston streetcar service. Recently, the SFMTA board of directors …
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Jul 31 2024
Yesterday, the Executive Board of Local 589 toured three buses at the ATU’s Can-Am conference. Each of these buses has been retrofitted with a prototype featuring new operator shields, improved HVAC systems for better airflow, and provisions for a redesigned driver’s area to provide greater comfort and visibility. The ATU is leading the way in …
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Jul 18 2024
Today, Local 589 President Jim Evers was sworn in as a member of Governor Healey’s Labor Advisory Council. This group, comprised of leaders from all across organized labor, is the first such council to advise a Massachusetts Governor in decades. President Evers will provide his thoughts on transportation issues and more. Our Local is excited …
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