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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2016

Nearly 2.6 billion trips taken on public transportation in Q1

According to an APTA report, public transportation systems in Albany, N.Y.; Flagstaff, Ariz.; Oklahoma City; and Seattle reported record ridership for the first quarter.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2016

N.C.'s Wake County to vote on sales tax to pay for buses, rail

Transit advocates believe the plan is the best way to reduce traffic congestion and connect the Triangle’s focal points, including N.C. State University, Research Triangle Park, Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2016

LTK Engineering Services names new president

Dominic DiBrito will replace George Dorshimer, who will be retiring. Dorshimer has served as LTK’s president for 22 years, during which time the firm tripled in size.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2016

NYC Transit's maintenance program key for ensuring summer comfort

Temperatures in New York City have already reached the high 80s and that’s only a taste of what it will be like when the real summer weather hits. Fortunately for customers, the operation takes a year-round approach to HVAC maintenance and that means a cool ride for everyone.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2016

Transdev names Mowat to SVP, business dev. post

He has served the last seven years in progressive roles at Nova Bus where he inspired market expansion strategies, reorganization efforts and new product launches.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2016

WSP | PB expands NorCal ops with San Jose office

The firm’s experience in region includes the development and implementation of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s light rail network, as well as work at the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2016

U.S., China kickoff 'Race to Zero Emissions Challenge'

The initiative is a collaborative and friendly competition that encourages cities and metropolitan transit districts in the U.S. and China to deploy innovative and advanced non-polluting Zero Emission Buses in their transit systems.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2016

U.S. DOT receives 585 applications for latest round of TIGER funding

Now in its eighth year, the TIGER program has continued to attract overwhelming demand from communities of all sizes, with 337 applications coming from urban areas and 248 from rural communities.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2016

Houston METRO adds 10 more MCI Commuter Coaches

The coaches are options from a contract initially awarded to MCI in 2014 and have an approximate total value of $6 million. Consistent with the contract, MCI delivered 95 coaches in 2014.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2016

CCW completes St. Louis refurb work

The seven buses underwent a complete refurbishment at CCW that included the power train and suspension, wheelchair fold-out ramps, and complete interior and exterior rehabilitation.

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