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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffApril 16, 2013

Tempe streetcar to enter project development

The approval of project development allows for the completion of the environmental study and initiation the engineering phase.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2013

Bombardier wins SunRail contract

The contract is valued at approximately $195 million and includes mobilization activities followed by 10 years of service.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2013

Alstom joint venture launches new PTC suite

Combining respective expertise with Lilee Systems in advanced communications systems and rail signaling technologies, the two companies have developed an Interoperable Train Control solution that for the first time offers the industry a Wayside Interface Unit with Systems Management Agent functionality.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2013

Prendergast nominated to lead N.Y. MTA

Has served more than three years as president of MTA New York City Transit and as the MTA interim executive director since Jan. 1, 2013. He replaces Joseph Lhota.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2013

N.C. transit to celebrate 20 years

The agency started with 35 staffers. Today, it takes 191 full- and part-time employees to help operate regional bus, vanpool, paratransit, planning, customer service, marketing, public affairs and sustainable transportation services. Ridership for the first year averaged 500 daily compared with 7,000 daily last month.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2013

RIPTA taps police commander for CEO

Board voted to offer a one-year contract to Raymond B. Studley, the state police commander put in charge of the authority by Gov. Lincoln Chafee last August. Studley has not yet accepted the job.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2013

MTA, NJ Transit up security in wake of Boston bombing

Both agencies increased police patrols. NYPD gave additional attention to the subway system and NJ Transit reminded riders to report suspicious activity to the police.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2013

Pa. agency adds 10 paratransit vehicles

The new Capital Area Transit fleet is fully accessible and can transport 14 people, including up to four people using wheelchairs.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2013

OCTA taps MV for paratransit service

Under the terms of the contract, will assume operations and maintenance of the ACCESS paratransit service on July 1, 2013 for a four-year base period with two, two-year renewal options.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2013

Detroit’s SMART adds 3 paratransit vehicles

The van and two new buses come equipped with wheelchair lifts to accommodate disabled passengers and additional seating. The buses have 6.8 liter gasoline engines for better mileage. Each features a seat that converts and accommodates a baby car seat.

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