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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2019

L.A. Metro expands bike-share program

Sixteen new Metro Bike Share stations with up to 150 bicycles have now been installed in North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, and Valley Village.

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ArticlesAugust 12, 2019

The Benefits and Pitfalls of Serving Multiple Missions

GM James Blue discusses issues agencies face when trying to serve ridership with "quality" services. 

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ArticlesAugust 12, 2019

BusCon 2019 to showcase tech, mobility, and more

The show returns to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 23 to 25.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2019

New report encourages cities to consider congestion pricing

This road-user charge system uses a flat or variable rate fee to charge vehicles that drive in a specified area or zone within a city.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2019

Q2 motorcoach sales down slightly, ABA Foundation report finds

The biggest drop in sales was in the 40 to 45 foot group, which went from 15 sold in the second quarter of 2018 to 4 sold in the second quarter of 2019.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2019

Stronger finances leads SamTrans to reduce fares, offer free transfers

The changes will reduce costs to riders, help to modernize and simplify the system, and allow for innovative new practices.

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ArticlesAugust 8, 2019

Stop the Bleed: Hiring Bus Operators Based on a More Accurate Profile

Poor hires bleed the budget by lowering retention rates, raising absenteeism, and fighting with passengers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2019

First Transit names first VP, technology and innovation

Robert James will be responsible for combining technology, innovation, and leading the strategic vision for the organization’s mobility solutions.

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ArticlesAugust 8, 2019

Q&A with Proterra CEO Ryan Popple

Talks growth of the battery-electric bus industry, the electrification of small fleets, and if suppliers will be prepared for sales boost.

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NewsAugust 7, 2019

BART replacing old third rail for a smoother and more reliable ride

The new rail is half the weight of the old and conducts electricity better.

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