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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson November 16, 2020

LAVTA Expands Core Projects to Boost Ridership, New Mobility

The agency was named APTA’s Outstanding Public Transportation System for the first time in its 35-year history.

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Articlesby Alex RomanNovember 16, 2020

Houston’s METRO Focuses on Providing Greater Safety, Accessibility

The agency has won APTA's award for agencies providing 20 million or more passenger trips annually twice in the last five years.

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NewsNovember 13, 2020

START, Proterra Unveil First Battery-Electric Buses in Wyoming

The 40-foot Proterra ZX5 MAX provides superior performance designed to tackle START’s routes even during the coldest winters.

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NewsNovember 13, 2020

MARTA Extends GM/CEO's Contract

Jeffrey Parker joined MARTA as GM/CEO in March 2018 with a contract that expired in 2023. The decision extends the contract to June 2026.

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NewsNovember 12, 2020

OCTA Set to Add 10 Battery-Electric Buses for Pilot Program

The contract with New Flyer of America Inc. is for $10.4 million, with substantial grant funding helping pay for the purchase of the 10 buses.

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NewsNovember 11, 2020

Cincinnati Metro Introduces Half-Fare Program for Veterans

Once veterans and military personnel sign up for the Metro Veterans Program and provide valid proof of veteran or active-duty status, they will receive a “tap and show” smart card.

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NewsNovember 11, 2020

TransLink to Test Copper Coating on Transit

The project is part of a study that will see various copper-based products and a protective coating called organosilane installed on SkyTrain and buses to test how effective these agents are at destroying viruses and bacteria on transit.

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NewsNovember 11, 2020

First Transit, Moovit Partner for Mobility as a Service Solutions

Moovit’s MaaS solutions integrate all stages of the commuter’s journey, including trip planning, booking, e-tickets, and payments.

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NewsNovember 11, 2020

Report Finds Cap On WMATA’s Budget A 'Useful Tool'

Virginia law currently limits increases on money the Commonwealth Transportation Board provides for the transit agency.

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NewsNovember 10, 2020

AMPLY, AECOM Partner to Bolster Bus Electrification for Transit Agencies

The partnership provides transit agencies with a turnkey approach to optimize their infrastructure and operations for electrification.

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