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ArticlesCover Storyby Alex RomanMarch 20, 2018

As Tech Matures, Transit Agency Usage of Electric Buses Evolves

With many early pioneers now moving to larger implementation, advances are making it more possible for the vehicles to be used in a variety of service applications, although how to install the infrastructure necessary for large-scale operations is a task that needs to mastered.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2018

Mass., Hawaii attain FTA State Safety Oversight certification

There are 30 states that must obtain FTA certification of their SSO Programs by April 15, 2019. Four states have already met the deadline: Ohio, Minnesota, Utah, and the District of Columbia.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2018

NY MTA unveils 'first-of-its-kind' bus performance dashboard

The data on the bus performance dashboard is based on farebox, GPS, and other information and can be filtered by borough; types of service, such as local/limited, express, or Select Bus Service; and time periods, such as weekday peak or off-peak hours.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2018

Las Vegas Monorail unveils Google Pay mobile ticketing

The Monorail now offers riders the ability to quickly and easily purchase fares online and use their phone at the fare gates for immediate transit access to everything along the Las Vegas Strip.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Driverless Uber vehicle strikes, kills Ariz. woman

The vehicle was in autonomous mode with a human safety driver at the wheel when it struck the woman, who was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk, according to area police.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Ann Arbor Transit millage renewal to hit August ballot

By renewing and restoring the same tax rate of 0.7 mills that voters first approved in 2014, the board's resolution states, the AAATA would be able to maintain the expanded levels of public transit and paratransit services that have been introduced in recent years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Syncromatics, Enplug to showcase digital signage partnership at DSE 2018

Transit authorities around the country are installing digital displays on buses and in bus shelters to provide real-time information to passengers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

APTA, industry leaders oppose Administration's deep cuts to public transit

The Administration offered cuts to crucial programs that fund public transit infrastructure to pay for their proposed infrastructure plan.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

ABA, Busing on the Lookout team to combat human trafficking

Around the world it is estimated that more than 40 million people are enslaved today.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMarch 19, 2018

Q&A with Lextran GM Carrie Butler

METRO Magazine’s Managing Editor Alex Roman spoke to Butler about Lextran’s day-to-day challenges, its alternative-fuels program, and how the lack of federal funding could impact the agency and the community it serves.

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