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ArticlesFebruary 26, 2019

Battery tech advances drive new approach to streetcar, bus projects

Today’s streetcars will be able to minimize or eliminate some of the traditional power elements, thanks to the improved technology.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2019

Echo/AFC Transportation adds 7 new Van Hool CX45s

The operation spans the entire state of Texas providing group travel services for a full range of tour, charter, shuttle, limo, and commuter services.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2019

Denver's RTD launches new microtransit service

FlexRide provides an option for commuters to make first- and last-mile connections to and from RTD transit stations.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2019

Feds serve Honolulu's rail agency with 2nd subpoena

The first subpoena sought records that date back to the early days of the project.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2019

LA. Metro, DOT expand bike-share program

The expansion will greatly augment the existing downtown L.A. area bike-share stations, creating a more comprehensive and robust network.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2019

Wharton named director, alternative delivery services, at SYSTRA

He most recently served as president of a manufacturer of specialty transit equipment for the international transit electrification industry.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2019

Visa, partners bring contactless fare payment to worldwide transit operators

Rather than installing brand new turnstiles or hardware, transit operators can install the Visa SAM, which is based on secure EMV® contactless technology, directly into existing systems.

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ArticlesFebruary 25, 2019

Jefferson Lines 'Listens to Customers' Needs'

Celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2019, the Minneapolis-based operator was recently named METRO’s Innovative Operatorof the Year Award.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2019

NTSB finds cause of New York transit, motorcoach crash uncertain

A dropped Thermos bottle lodged between the brake and accelerator pedals could not be ruled out as a possible cause for the fatal 2017 collision. 

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2019

Sound Transit light, commuter rail services see boost in 2018 ridership

Overall, the agency's ridership for 2018 grew 2.9% to more than 48 million riders.

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