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Bobit editors combine original reporting and outside sourcing to create comprehensive news reports. 

News•by Staff and News Reports•May 22, 2024

Spare, Winnipeg Transit Partner to Make Specialized Transit Services More Convenient

The initiative marks a focused effort to incorporate advanced technology into Transit Plus’s operations. This will improve service accessibility, efficiency, and reliability for users, according to Spare.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•May 21, 2024

DRPT's Virginia Breeze Adds Fifth Route

Connecting Harrisonburg and Virginia Beach, the Tidewater Current will offer convenient travel options for residents and visitors alike, which will provide bi-directional service 365 days a year.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•May 20, 2024

STV Supports Montgomery County's ZEB Transition Plan

Developed in partnership with Montgomery County Department of Transportation, the master plan identifies the county’s existing infrastructure assets, technology options, and potential federal and state funding opportunities for MCDOT to pursue.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•May 15, 2024

Biz Briefs: Connectpoint, HDR, Heliox, and More

The latest supplier-transit partnerships in Washington, Indiana, and California.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•May 15, 2024

New York Unveils 60 New Battery-Electric Buses

The MTA and the New York Power Authority are building critical infrastructure to power a zero-emissions bus fleet, including installing 17 new bus charge points at Grand Avenue Bus Depot in Queens.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•May 15, 2024

Feds Make $2B Available for Northeast Corridor Improvements

After decades of federal underinvestment, funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law finally has the Northeast Corridor on track to meet the needs of 21st century travelers and commuters.

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Articles•by Staff and News Reports•May 9, 2024

North American Transit Bus Deliveries Up 7% in 2023

Despite much turbulence, 2023 transit bus deliveries grew for the first time since COVID.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•May 6, 2024

STV Lands SamTrans, TriMet Contracts

The consultant will spearhead crucial battery-electric bus charging infrastructure upgrades at the South Base Maintenance and Bus Yard and the replacement of 12 traction power substations along the MAX Blue Line.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•May 2, 2024

Brightline West Selects Siemens for High-Speed Trainsets

The contract will include a fleet of ten “American Pioneer 220” (AP 220) trainsets to be manufactured, delivered to Nevada, and tested to support Brightline West’s timeline of initiating service in 2028.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•May 2, 2024

New York MTA Launches 'Fair Fares' OMNY Pilot

The pilot is scheduled to run for 90 days, which will allow for the agency to collect feedback from participants, evaluate the pilot, and finalize a plan for the full transition to OMNY across all Fair Fares customers at a later date.

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