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

News•by Staff and News Reports•September 22, 2023

Battery-Electric Buses Could Be Best Option in Virginia, Report Finds

The report, “Alternative Fuels for Transit Buses: What’s the Best Option for Your Transit Agency? (Vol.1),” focuses on three alternative fuel choices — battery electric, CNG, and fuel-cell electric — and their ability to meet ridership needs as a sustainable solution for public transit.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•September 21, 2023

Buttigieg, Members Of Congress Voice Support For New High-Speed Rail Funding

Reps. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Colin Allred (D-TX), and Dina Titus (D-NV) encouraged Buttigieg to provide robust funding from the Infrastructure IIJA to support high-speed rail projects underway in their states.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•September 21, 2023

Agencies Take Initiative During Rail Safety Week

Transit agencies across the U.S. are launching initiatives during Rail Safety Week to ensure passengers feel secure in their travels.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•September 20, 2023

May Mobility, Via Team to Bring AVs to California

The Contra Costa Transportation Authority service aims to reduce medical appointment cancellations and absences by filling the need for convenient, accessible transportation in the region.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•September 20, 2023

New Mineta Study Explores Comprehensive Metrics for Fair Transit Services in California

By researching federal laws and regulations related to Title IV, MPO planning and policy documents, and academic papers related to equity measurement, the research team evaluated extant information on current equity measurement

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News•by Staff and News Reports•September 20, 2023

Gary Thomas to Lead Lochner's Transit & Rail Practice

Supporting the company's vision of building a full-service infrastructure platform, Gary Thomas will be responsible for strategy development, client relationship management, and key pursuits and partnerships.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•September 20, 2023

TransLink Council Warns Housing Targets at Risk Without Transit Expansion Funding

The plan will enhance access to new affordable housing developments throughout the region and better serve existing communities where transit ridership is already overcrowded.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•September 19, 2023

EO Charging Names John Walsh CCO, Americas

He began advising EO in March of 2023. Prior to that, he served as the CCO of Proterra Inc., where he led the Powered, Transit, and Energy divisions’ growth efforts.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•September 19, 2023

Caltrain Rail Electrification Reaches 3 Major Milestones

These three major milestones bring the Caltrain Electrification Project closer to passenger service in fall 2024.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•September 18, 2023

Biz Briefs: Vicinity, Siemens Mobility, and More

Get the latest from Vicinity Motor Corp., Siemens Mobility, and HNTB Corporation.

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