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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 4, 2024

FMCSA Awards $480M in Motor Carrier Safety Funding

Funding through the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program supports safety inspections of large buses, investigations of motor carriers in response to safety concerns, and audits of bus companies to reinforce responsible operation and ensure the safe movement of goods and passengers.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 4, 2024

Metrolink Expands 'Smart Crossing' Tech

Made possible by grant funding from the CRISI program, this pioneering technology creates a better experience for drivers and pedestrians while increasing safety for Metrolink passengers.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 31, 2024

Broward County Wins Award for Propane Usage

The Propane Education & Research Council, a national non-profit organization that promotes clean energy initiatives, honored BCT with the award for operating an affordable and near-zero emissions paratransit fleet.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 31, 2024

Spare Introduces AI Voice

Addressing a common preference for booking with an agent rather than using a digital app, AI Voice allows riders to have intuitive, accessible, and engaging conversations without needing to wait for a human agent.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 30, 2024

South Dakota Agencies Unveil States First Propane Buses

Buses for both agencies are equipped with advanced propane engine systems designed and built by ROUSH CleanTech.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 30, 2024

Crichlow to Serve as Interim President of New York City Transit

He will succeed Richard Davey, who served as president of New York City Transit from May 2022 until announcing his departure this week.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 29, 2024

Jacksonville, Balfour Beatty Break Ground on Autonomous Innovation Center

The AIC is an integral part of the upcoming Bay Street Innovation Corridor, Phase I of the Ultimate Urban Circulator program.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 28, 2024

Feds Award $343M to Modernize Rail Transit Stations

The investment, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, has been awarded through the All Stations Accessibility Program.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 24, 2024

L.A. Metro Ridership Up for 17th Straight Month

In April 2024, Metro had 26,210,300 boardings on its bus and rail services. A total of 21,286,056 rides were taken each weekday, with Saturday boardings at 2,702,268 and Sunday boardings at 2,221,976.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 24, 2024

L.A. Metro Approves EIR for East Side Extension

The action finalizes the environmental review for this two-phased project that will extend the Metro E Line nine miles further east from its current terminus at Atlantic Station in East Los Angeles to Lambert Station in the City of Whittier.

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