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NewsDecember 18, 2019

Students’ tour of TriMet rail ops sparks interest in transit engineering

Engineering and rail training supervisors provided insight into rail operations, as well as hands-on demonstrations of its systems.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

Study finds Metrolink's rail system rebuild will create 1.3M jobs

The 10-year, $10B program to upgrade regional rail infrastructure, and improve commute times ahead of 2028 Olympics.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

U.S. DOT announces intent to fund Sound Transit's light rail extension

The agency will strike a $790 million FFGA, along with a $629 million TIFIA loan to complete the Federal Way line light rail extension.

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ArticlesDecember 17, 2019

UTA 'Community Rides' Gives Real-World Skills to Students with Autism

The agency spoke to students and staff at Spectrum Academy, a charter school for students with high-functioning autism.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2019

Proterra receives statewide Calif. contract for e-buses, charging infra.

Also, transit agencies and other institutions outside of California can leverage the contract to simplify the electric bus purchasing process.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

Study finds automated shuttle buses 'opens multitude of possibilities'

They can significantly reduce operating costs under certain conditions as compared to current public transport.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

Joint venture to support MARTA's largest expansion in history

Jacobs Project Management Co. and H.J. Russell will manage approximately $700 million in construction spending in first five years.

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ArticlesDecember 16, 2019

How can transit enhance the customer experience?

Overcome these barriers when transitioning from a traditional, business-objective approach to a customer-driven strategy.

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ArticlesDecember 16, 2019

The prominence of cycling as a mobility solution in Europe

Against the framework of this year's Polis conference in Brussels, we take a look at how bicycles are growing in usage to connect with public transit, or not.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2019

Village Travel joins the IMG network

The move gives the group an expanded presence in key areas throughout Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.

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