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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2017

Buy America rules raising costs for U.S. transit systems, study says

President Trump has repeatedly promised that his policies would require companies to buy and hire American.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2017

Oregon House approves $5.3B transportation funding package

The package would fund alternative transportation by instituting a payroll tax of one-tenth of a percent of wages. In 2018, officials expect to raise $103 million for public transit in metro areas and rural communities.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2017

WMATA looking for ways to boost ad revenues

The most controversial of the revenue-generating ideas is expected to be the sale of station naming rights, which is currently forbidden by board policy. The board was firmly against the idea of selling naming rights in 2012.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2017

RideKC introduces new mobile app

Now customers can pay their fare, plan a trip, and track their bus or streetcar, all in one easy-to-use app.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2017

Sears to manage Northwest Pacific Region at WSP USA

Sears is responsible for oversight of the firm’s operations in Washington, Oregon, Hawaii and the South Pacific.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2017

Sacramento RT lands grant to upgrade fare collection, signage

Many of the system’s existing fare vending machines are more than 15 years old and only accept cash and coin. The new machines will allow passengers to pay with credit, debit, and Connect Card — the region’s new transit smart card.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2017

'Summer of Hell' begins as Amtrak begins Penn Station track work

The “hell” is expected to last for two months, with track repair work expected to be completed by Sept. 1.

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ArticlesJuly 10, 2017

Pub Perspective: Growth in contracting gives agencies more tools in the toolbox

As public transportation budgets and political support have grown in the U.S. and elsewhere, so too has the interest in using private operators. Whether out of local political climate or a desire to have more flexible options for delivering services, outsourcing presents both challenges and opportunities.

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ArticlesJuly 10, 2017

Building Multimodal Models, New Tech Integration Key Contractor Focus

As cities and municipalities look to build a more well-connected transportation system with several modal options, contractors are able to bring their worldwide expertise to make the process more seamless using the latest innovations, including the further development of autonomous vehicle technology.

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ArticlesJuly 10, 2017

Q&A: Lauren Skiver, GM/CEO of SunLine Transit Agency

At SunLine, which also recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, Skiver leads an agency that operates 14 local fixed-routes, one express line, a commuter service, and curb-to-curb paratransit. It is also extremely progressive in its usage and testing of alternative fuels, including hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric buses.

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