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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2016

Americans' views on transportation unveiled in new survey

Election Day 2016, demonstrated that Americans realized other funding streams are needed by approving 22 ballot initiatives that will provide $203 billion in funding extensions and new revenue for state and local transportation projects.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2016

Duke concerned with possible light rail impact on hospital

Raising operational and safety issues, officials wrote a letter to GoTriangle saying they “cannot support” the rail line’s route as currently proposed, but still support the system.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2016

APTA report finds public transit users save $9,712

The annual savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2016

New U.S. DOT funding tool to provide $2B for Seattle rail projects

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx launched the Build America Bureau earlier this year to provide a one-stop-shop for state and municipal governments to find innovative solutions to funding critical infrastructure projects.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2016

New Flyer, MCI name Joseph, Dewsnup, Smart to lead business units

The company also announced the combination of the New Flyer and MCI aftermarket parts businesses under Dewsnup.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2016

Miami-Dade might allow alcohol ads in exchange for free Wi-Fi

The deal is part of the county's negotiation with Massachusetts-based company, CIVIQ Smartscapes, which would provide free Wi-Fi and kiosks to the county at no expense.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2016

Athens Transit's director wins Ga. 'Outstanding Manager of the Year' award

Butch McDuffie has worked with local elected officials and state legislators to improve awareness of public transportation opportunities, develop legislation, and identify alternative funding sources for all public transit systems across Georgia.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2016

Utah Transit Authority's Provo-Orem BRT line gets $75M fed infusion

From the north, the line will originate at the Orem Transit Center and run to downtown Provo, with stops at Utah Valley University, Brigham Young University, and the Provo Central Station.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2016

Jacksonville Transportation Authority named Fla.'s 'Outstanding System'

Agency was judged on safety, operations, maintenance, access, customer service, financial management, sustainability, workforce development, attendance and employee costs, minority and women advancement, marketing, and community relations.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2016

Bilbao, Spain adds 2 electric Irizar i2e buses

The totally silent, zero-emission vehicles achieve a range of over 124 miles and include sodium-nickel batteries that provide power to the electric motor, resulting in a nominal torque of 1500 Nm and 180 kW of power.

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