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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2015

Charlotte launches first streetcar system in 77 years

The CityLYNX Gold Line is the first 1.5-mile segment of a 10-mile streetcar system. It travels from the Charlotte Transportation Center to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center with six stops.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2015

IndyGo puts CCW's remanufactured electric buses in service

Since the rollout of the buses in early June, performance has exceeded 130 miles on a single four-hour charge of the 12 Lithium-Ion batteries.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2015

Missouri Gov. signs bill funding Kansas City transit

The bill, approved with bipartisan support in the Missouri General Assembly, provides about $35 million in annual funding for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. The legislation also permanently locks the tax in place, meaning it will no longer be subject to legislative renewal.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2015

Foxx warns of damaging FHWA cutbacks after MAP-21 expires in August

The Highway Account is anticipated to dip below the $4 billion threshold, triggering cash management procedures and leading to delayed reimbursements to the states. Agency will also have to furlough employees.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2015

After pilot, WMATA considering scrapping fare payment plan

The new fare gates will employ near field communication technology, allowing riders to tap their credit cards, government IDs, or smartphones and have the fare immediately deducted from their accounts. While the pilot program appeared to work effectively for the few who used it, Metro conceded testing across media was insufficient.

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Videosby StaffJuly 14, 2015

DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

This video provides an overview to the DOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2015

Northeastern Illinois transit community marks 25th anniversary of ADA passage

The Regional Transportation Authority, Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace join the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2015

Indiana paratransit service launches crowdfunding for operations

While Way2Go has provided 59,000 trips in the past 11 months, each year they are forced to deny 3,000 trips for dialysis patients and almost 1,000 trips for regular medical appointments.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2015

Union, Keolis reach labor agreement for Las Vegas RTC contract

The agreement, which covers drivers and mechanics, runs through July 6, 2017 and provides employees with increases in both wages and benefits.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2015

Calif.'s OCTA to add 218 New Flyer CNGs

The agency has a growing fleet of environmentally friendly New Flyer CNG buses and with these awards will increase their active New Flyer fleet to 556 vehicles.

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