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NewsMay 31, 2017

Profile: Joel Volinski, Director, National Center for Transportation Research

When Joel Volinski accepted a job as the interim director of Florida’s Broward County Transit Agency in 1983, he had never ridden on a public transit bus. “Here I was, the person who knew less about the subject than anyone, and suddenly I was directing the biggest agency in county government,” he tells me, leaning back in his leather chair. “So you have to have a sense of humor, and you have to be kind of a quick study.”

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2017

St. Albert, Canada introduces BYD electric bus fleet

Each K9S bus is capable of traveling between 155 and 174 miles per charge and can withstand the cold climate of Alberta.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2017

MBTA's acting GM to step down and join agency's control board

Steve Poftak, vice chair of the FMCB, which will extend its governance by two years, will temporarily step down to serve as MBTA's interim GM.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2017

Capitol Metro to launch 'Pickup' on-demand service

The service will be available three days a week: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. free of charge for a limited time during the initial pilot phase.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2017

Technology, shifts in behavior can improve urban transportation: report

Respondents around the globe chose "driving their own car" over other modes of transport for reasons including comfort (54%), ease of access (47%), and reliability (39%).

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2017

Phoenix names new bus rapid transit administrator

Mike James spent the last four-and-a-half years planning and managing rail and transit corridors in Seattle, which included street car operations and seven new BRT corridors.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2017

Tulsa adding CNG buses featuring Voith DIWA.6 CNG transmissions

Conversion helps meet the demand for cleaner and more fuel-efficient mass transit vehicles. Tulsa Transit chose the DIWA.6 because it performs well with their existing CNG Engine.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2017

APTA displeased with Trump budget proposal to cut key public transit funding programs

In addition, while APTA officials appreciate the Administration putting forth an outline of an infrastructure proposal, they noted that public transit must be a significant part of any proposed infrastructure initiative.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2017

Q’Straint to supply Quantum, Q’POD securement systems for ABQ Ride’s BRT system

Benefits of the Quantum rear-facing solution include shorter dwell times at stops; little or no involvement of bus operators; less likelihood of operator injury; and fewer instances of operators being placed in awkward working positions.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2017

Canadian town turns Uber into its public transit system

The town will subsidize a portion of the fare for all trips taken by residents, while offering additional subsidies for rides going to and from transit hubs.

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