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ArticlesFebruary 29, 2016

Fare Technologies Adapt to Growing Ridership Needs

Trends include the shift to open payments and account-based solutions, tapping mobile applications and integrating equipment, and software to enhance customer service offerings.

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ArticlesFebruary 29, 2016

Key Passenger Seating Options That Appeal to All ‘Customers’

Whether it’s a comfortable commute, outlets and USB ports, priority seating or ease of maintenance, new product options fit the bill.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2016

Diamond Coach acquired by private equity firm B12 Capital Partners

Diamond Coach models vary in design and size, accommodating from 14 to 32 passengers with optional lift and wheelchair options.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2016

Ohio lawmakers propose bill making assaulting transit workers a felony

Under current law, an assault is usually classified as a misdemeanor, except under certain circumstances.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2016

OCTA to shift bus service to high demand areas to boost ridership

The plan, revised based on strong input from bus riders and the community, is expected to reverse a near-decade trend of declining ridership.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2016

Seattle's King County launches first 3 Proterra electric buses

The 38-seat prototype buses have a composite body and can travel 23 miles or more between charges. Batteries take 10 minutes or less to charge. The prototype buses are expected to get the equivalent of 15 miles per gallon more than a regular hybrid bus.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2016

U. of Mich. exploring light rail system to connect 2 campuses

Named the Connector, the light-rail system would have nine stops between the northeast and south side of Ann Arbor, with electric-powered vehicles traveling on standard railroad tracks.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2016

Edmonton city councilors call for transit app improvements

The city launched its ETS Live to Go app in December 2014, and it was immediately panned by online reviews, with no major updates made since then.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2016

Are big-city transportation systems too complex for human minds?

the researchers found that navigating transport networks in major cities — including London, New York City, Toyko and Paris — can come perilously close to exceeding humans’ cognitive powers.

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