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NewsJanuary 4, 2021

New Renewable Energy Contracts in Effect at MBTA

The contracts will significantly reduce the MBTA’s carbon footprint and save the T over $3 million per year.

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ArticlesJanuary 4, 2021

The Key to Unlocking the Future of Electrified Transit: Digitalization

While it is certain that to get ahead of the carbon-neutral curve, the transportation sector needs to focus on electrification, the industry must also figure out how to optimize the current technology it is using.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2021

Grande West Reports Vehicle Deliveries Back on Track

Grande West is also expecting the first electric buses, the Vicinity Lightning™, to be completed and ready to promote to customers in early 2021.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2021

CTA Launches Free Face Mask Pilot Program

Initially, the pilot program will feature disposable mask dispensers on 200 buses serving 20 bus routes serving all areas of the city.

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SponsoredDecember 31, 2020

What You Need to Know About Passenger Wi-FI

Internet connectivity is expected everywhere as people are increasingly becoming more and more used to being connected wherever they are. The latest figures from Ericsson show global mobile data consumption has increased by 55% over the past 12 months. As the demand for Wi-Fi services on public or private transportation systems continues to grow, it’s important for operators to consider essential elements, including equipment, bandwidth and future integration, before equipping their fleets.

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NewsDecember 29, 2020

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Launches Electric Transit, School Bus Program

The effort includes $16.4 million in incentives for the expansion of electric bus usage amongst public transportation authorities, as well as $2.5 million for school bus operators to acquire cleaner forms of transportation with lower emissions.

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NewsDecember 28, 2020

Real-Time Crowding Data Now Available for WMATA Buses, Railcars

Customers can find this real-time information when tracking their bus at buseta.wmata.com, and in the agency’s open data feed for third-party transit and mapping applications like Google Maps.

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NewsDecember 28, 2020

Hartnett to Leave SamTrans, Caltrain

When his leave becomes official in April 2021, Deputy CEO/GM Carter Mau will become Acting CEO/GM and Caltrain’s Chief Officer of Rail Michelle Bouchard will serve as Acting Caltrain Executive Director.

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NewsDecember 22, 2020

APTA’s Skoutelas Issues Statement about New COVID Relief Bill

The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 provides $14 billion of COVID-19 emergency funding and annual appropriations of almost $13 billion for public transit.

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NewsDecember 22, 2020

New Orleans RTA Brings Operations, Maintenance In-House

The transition not only signifies a shift in the management structure but also serves as a reset to the core values and culture of the agency, focusing on public service, reliability, and transit equity.

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