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Technologyby Alex RomanAugust 10, 2023

An Inside Look at L.A. Metro’s New Fare Capping Program with Cubic

Fare capping is the latest rider benefit added to the TAP regional contactless fare system, which Cubic and Metro have collaborated on for more than two decades.

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Zero EmissionsCover Storyby Alex RomanAugust 7, 2023

Honolulu’s TheBus Looks to Bring Zero Emissions to The Island, Launches New Light Rail System

Although the COVID pandemic had a real impact on one of the nation’s most heavily used public transportation services per capita, TheBus continues to charge ahead on plans to go zero emissions through a partnership with GILLIG.

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Motorcoachby Joseph SchwietermanJuly 31, 2023

Intercity Bus Lines Make Big Moves, Heightening Competition and Customer Choice

By gradually overcoming equipment and driver shortages that put a drag on the recovery last year, bus lines have seen traffic rebound nationwide to perhaps 80% to 85% of pre-pandemic levels.

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Technologyby Louis PrejeanJuly 28, 2023

An Inside Look at the Partnership that Will Boost SFMTA's Mobile Coverage

Boldyn Networks is delivering next-generation communication services across the Bay Area with its recently announced partnership with AT&T.

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Technologyby Louis PrejeanJuly 26, 2023

Alstom Launches EC6, Outlines Future Plans

Alstom has continued to grow its Electro Code product line throughout the years, and the recent launch of the new Electro Code 6 (EC6) track circuit shows how far the company has come with the technology.

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Managementby Louis PrejeanJuly 20, 2023

Optibus Guide Helps Agencies Report GTFS Data

As transit agencies now find themselves under a requirement to report GTFS data to the National Transit Database, Optibus is doing its part to help.

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Managementby Alex RomanJuly 19, 2023

Transdev’s CEO Talks Future of Company Post First Transit Acquisition

Following a purchase that shook up the contractor landscape, Laura Hendricks discusses how the transition is going, the company’s zero-emission goals, and much more.

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Railby Alex RomanJuly 5, 2023

Inside the Opening of Honolulu's Skyline Rail System

The initial 10-mile phase will serve nine stations between Kualakaʻi and Hālawa, with the full line due to connect 19 stations along a 19-mile corridor on the south shore of O‘ahu.

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Railby Louis PrejeanJuly 3, 2023

Arcadis Marks Grand Opening of L.A. Regional Connector

Challenges and adjustments didn’t stop Arcadis from providing Los Angeles with a new 1.9-mile underground light-rail extension that will now support riders with a one-seat journey from downtown L.A. to several communities.

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Zero Emissionsby Louis PrejeanJune 30, 2023

Industry Professionals Address Alt-Fuel Options, Challenges

While there are plenty of alternative fuel options for agencies to consider, they each come with their own set of challenges. Industry professionals tackled the biggest alternative fuel topics in METRO’s latest webinar.

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