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ArticlesNovember 16, 2018

The 'Genius' Idea for Improving Rail Signaling Accuracy

Ultra-Wideband can provide five-centimeter accuracy location for all cars in the tunnels with very low cost to deploy.  

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ArticlesNovember 15, 2018

Private Sector Brings Experience to a Changing Transportation Model

With experience implementing and integrating different modes of transportation in Europe and beyond, contractors share lessons learned.

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ArticlesCover StoryNovember 15, 2018

Despite Progress, True Public Transit Accessibility Remains Elusive

As ADA approaches the 30-year mark, transit agencies are evaluating the improvements made and what still needs doing.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2018

New Flyer lands Texas bus order

The contract includes 10 firm orders, with options to purchase an additional 18 buses, and establishes a new partnership.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

First Transit names new regional VP of operations

Jay Jeter has more than 18 years of transportation experience in areas such as operations, finance, legal, labor negotiations, and customer engagement and leadership.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

Autonomous vehicles may have far-reaching impacts on urban tourism

AVs carrying sleeping occupants could congest highways at night and commercial sex in moving AVs may become a growing phenomenon.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

Legislation calls for NJ Transit to issue refunds for rail delays

Monthly pass holders would get a prorated amount refunded while single-ticket holders would get their money back.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

LEED green building certification for new transit stations released

Complemented by LEED guidance that was released in 2017 for existing transit stations.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

MassDOT issues RFP for transit action plan

The Lynn, Massachusetts study is anticipated to begin early next year and will include opportunities to create and improve access to transit locations and more.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2018

Commuter rail makes significant, substantial PTC progress: APTA

Ninety-six percent of 16,722 wayside (on track equipment) installations have been completed.

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