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Videosby StaffFebruary 7, 2013

NJ Transit BNR Tech Demonstration [Video]

In January 2012, NJ Transit became the first transit agency in North America to introduce Bank Note Recycler (BNR) technology, which allows the machines to dispense change in the form of paper bills -- ones, fives, tens and twenties -- instead of dollar coins.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2013

Cleveland RTA introduces free safety app

The app is expected to help customers assist RTA in safety and security matters throughout the rail and bus system. The free iWatch RTA app is available on iPhone and Android.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2013

MARTA broke open meetings law in GM search

Georgia Rep. Mike Jacobs filed a complaint with the state attorney general, alleging the transit system’s board had conducted an illegal “secret” vote by email to decide which finalist should be GM. The agency blamed the misstep on poor legal advice and denied conducting illegal votes.

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Videosby StaffFebruary 6, 2013

Nonprofit Creates 'God Created Transit' Video

Next City is a non-profit organization and online media publication dedicated to connecting cities and informing the people who work to improve them.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2013

As traffic worsens, commuters allowing extra time for urgent trips

The Planning Time Index (PTI), a measure of travel reliability, illustrates the amount of extra time needed to arrive on time for higher priority events, such as an airline departure, just-in-time shipments, medical appointments or especially important social commitments.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2013

Jacksonville, Fla. transit overhauls organizational structure

In the JTA’s new organizational chart, a chief of staff and five VPs will report directly to the CEO

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2013

CCW's ZEPS bus featured on Jay Leno's Garage

The bus is expected to reach a range of between 120 miles to 150 miles and features a highly integrated design with fewer parts for convenient and fast installation.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2013

Chicago awarded $1M in BRT funds from Rockefeller Foundation

Will support the Chicago DOT and Chicago Transit Authority’s research, technical support, project management and community engagement.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2013

RouteMatch to equip North Dakota

Thirty-nine transit systems will receive core scheduling, dispatching, route optimization module and tablet mobile data devices for automated vehicle location, reducing paper, and improving driver and dispatcher communications.

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Videosby StaffFebruary 5, 2013

CCW's ZEPS Bus Featured on Jay Leno's Garage

Complete Coach Works (CCW) VP, sales and marketing, Macy Neshati recently appeared on Jay Leno's Garage to discuss the company's all-electric, zero-emission city bus conversion process.

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