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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 13, 2023

Preteckt Helps Transit Agencies Increase Fleet Uptime Through AI

Not one but three transit agencies turned to the maintenance software program and saw real change, resulting in a 2023 Innovative Solutions Award nod.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 13, 2023

Sound Transit, WSDOT Break Ground on Stride BRT Project

The I-405 Stride BRT project includes the S1 Line between Burien and Bellevue scheduled to open in 2028 and the S2 Line between Bellevue and Lynnwood scheduled to open in 2029.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 12, 2023

L.A. Metro's LIFE Program Hits 250K Enrollments

The LIFE program helps qualifying Los Angeles County residents save money by providing free rides or deeply discounted fares on 13 transit systems across Los Angeles County.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 11, 2023

California’s FAX, Vontas Bring CAD/AVL System to the Next Level

In 2022, the City of Fresno Transportation Department/Fresno Area Express had a 20-year-old CAD/AVL system with outdated, unsupported software. Here's how they partnered with Vontas to earn a 2023 Innovative Solutions Award.

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Newsby Alex RomanSeptember 7, 2023

METRO's 2023 Innovative Solutions Award Winners Revealed

Now in its ninth year, the Innovative Solutions Awards honors bus operations and their supplier partners for successful partnerships that positively impacted them. This year's crop also expanded to include passenger rail operations and their supplier partners who have done the same.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 6, 2023

Accelera Joint Venture to Advance Battery-Cell Production in U.S.

The lithium-iron-phosphate battery technology, produced by Cummins, Daimler Trucks, and Paccar, will be able to offer several advantages compared to other battery chemistries, including lower cost, longer life, and enhanced safety, according to the companies.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 6, 2023

Pie-IX BRT Extension Begins

Work on the Pie-IX BRT extension will be carried out in four phases until summer 2027 to maintain traffic in both directions and access during construction.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 1, 2023

NCC's Fowler Gets LANTA EBS Service

The EBS now provides 15-minute departures and arrivals at the new Southside Station on Third Street, right in front of the Fowler Family Southside Center.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 1, 2023

Denver's RTD Wraps 'Zero Fare for Better Air' Pilot

The state-funded program, which expanded by one month this year, provided access to all RTD’s services during the months of July and August at no cost.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 1, 2023

Tolar to Begin Producing Shelters of Various Sizes for PSTA

The custom Signature Series shelters provide a design reflecting the character of the St. Petersburg community while creating a familiar place for passengers to connect to their bus.

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