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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

Advocates raise privacy concerns over TransLink's smart card system

Transit Police have the ability to track a rider’s past 10 “taps” using hand-held units to check if cards are stolen, expired, have a valid tap-in and contain a valid fare.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

Northeast transit agencies slowly recovering following 'Snowzilla'

With Winter Storm Jonas dropping more than 25 inches of snow throughout several areas in the Northeast, WMATA, Maryland Transit and New York MTA all began some form of service for the Monday morning commute.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

U. of Nebraska-Lincoln policy prohibits electronic device use while driving

New distracted driving policy prohibits drivers from “creating, sending or reviewing text messages or email, accessing the Internet for any purpose, electronic gaming and reading any printed material on an electronic device or in paper form while operating a university motor vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

CCW repowering 199 OCTA CNG-powered buses

The work includes installing new engines, upgrading the transmissions and switching from hydraulic cooling to electric cooling systems. The electric system uses seven fans, which requires upgrading to 450-amp alternators.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

Kansas City to add dedicated police for bus system

The two new full-time officers will complement the 39 off-duty police officers, who provide up to 100 hours a week of protection depending on officer availability. Also, the KCATA will hire a full time public safety manager with a law enforcement background.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

Pa. agency to add 11 wheelchair-accessible vehicles

The vehicles are set to be in operation in the next four to five months and will be added to the Westmoreland Transit Authority’s current fleet of 60-plus vehicles operated by National Express Transit

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

Valley Metro boards of directors name interim CEO

Scott Smith, a private sector CEO, accountant and attorney, was elected as mayor of the City of Mesa in 2008. He used his business experience to reorganize the city and reduce the city’s budget by nearly 20%.

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ArticlesJanuary 25, 2016

What You Need to Know about Passenger Wi-Fi

Three solution providers give best practices for connecting passengers and giving public and private transportation operations a competitive edge.

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ArticlesJanuary 25, 2016

7 Key Considerations for Your Fleet Procurement Process

From identifying key stakeholders to evaluating proposals, fleets should be planned and purchased using a deliberate and balanced approach that is based on expected lifecycles, with adjustments for service changes.

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ArticlesJanuary 25, 2016

Pub Perspective: New FAST Act commendable, but not perfect fix

Although many of us are still combing through its pages, and implementation of the new bill will come in the form of regulations yet to be written, several things are clear now.

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