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Railby Tom GerendMarch 27, 2019

Kansas City Streetcar Fuels Economic Boom

Partnerships, policies, and local funding for the 2.2-mile starter line lead to $2 billion in development and counting.

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Motorcoachby Joseph P. Schwieterman & Brian AntolinMarch 26, 2019

Intercity Bus Lines Pivot to Premium Services, Dynamic Scheduling

With new brands like Flixbus entering the market, the industry is moving toward launching premium services that feature dynamic scheduling.  

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TechnologyCover Storyby Alex Roman, Managing EditorMarch 25, 2019

New Financing Tools Make Electric Bus Buying Easier

With so many agencies looking to at least test electrification of their bus fleets, new financing tools could potentially help agencies do more with less.

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Technologyby METRO StaffFebruary 26, 2019

Product Roundup: Telematics

A look at some of the latest tech offerings on the market from companies including Zonar, TransLoc, REI, and Seon

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Technologyby Ashley Booth February 26, 2019

Battery tech advances drive new approach to streetcar, bus projects

Today’s streetcars will be able to minimize or eliminate some of the traditional power elements, thanks to the improved technology.

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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorFebruary 25, 2019

Jefferson Lines 'Listens to Customers' Needs'

Celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2019, the Minneapolis-based operator was recently named METRO’s Innovative Operatorof the Year Award.

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Technologyby Alex Roman, Managing EditorFebruary 21, 2019

Indy, Kansas City airport execs talk electric shuttle testing

Indianapolis, Kansas City officials agree that the vehicles are an ideal application for the shuttle services they provide.

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Paratransitby Katherine Freund & Erik EiseleFebruary 21, 2019

Database Offers Alernative-Ride Info for Seniors, ADA Clientele

Rides in Sight was designed by experts who specialize in transportation services for people with special needs.

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RailCover Storyby James FillisFebruary 20, 2019

How Alternative Delivery is Helping Build Seattle's Rail Project

The trend of embracing alternative delivery is evident in Sound Transit’s delivery of their East Link corridor.

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Paratransitby Neil SingerFebruary 19, 2019

Tech Can Change the Face of Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Soon-to-emerge technologies will optimize processes and bring greater efficiency to the nation’s transportation networks.

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