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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2017

Nearly 90% of public transit ballot initiatives pass in 2017

Throughout the country this year, voters in 17 states and communities of all sizes voted for increased investment in public transportation, bringing the success rate to nearly 90% (87.5%), according to the American Public Transportation Association

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2017

Greensboro Transit orders Proterra electric buses

They are expected to save the City an estimated $325,000 per bus in operating costs over their lifespan. 

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2017

Visa introduces global contactless transit payment program

A company study found that transit agencies spend an average of 14.5 cents of every physical dollar collected, compared to only 4.2 cents for every digital dollar.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2017

UCLA orders Motiv-powered all-electric shuttle bus

Developed in partnership with Commercial Fleet Financing, the shuttle bus is projected to be delivered in early 2018.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2017

Rideshare startup to launch on-demand public transit in 2 U.S. cities

Arlington, Texas and West Sacramento, Calif. have selected Via, a technology developer and provider of dynamic on-demand shared rides, to launch a comprehensive on-demand public transit solution for both cities.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2017

Proterra supplies Louisiana's first battery-electric bus fleet

Five Proterra Catalyst E2 vehicles were purchased through the FTA's Low or No-Emission Vehicle Deployment Grant.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2017

SFMTA launches distracted driving campaign

The agency is crowdsourcing data collection to determine how distracted driving impacts the city's communities.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2017

BYD to deliver electric buses, vans to Philippines

The company's K9 pure electric bus can travel up to a maximum speed of 43 mph with a range of up to 124 miles.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2017

HART CEO to lead Pittsburgh Port Authority

During Katharine Eagan's tenure, from 2010 to 2015, ridership increased over 20% and farebox recovery increased over 25%. 

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2017

Valley Metro, Phoenix award 396-CNG-bus order to New Flyer

The contract, which was supported by FTA funding and includes options for 197 buses over five years.

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