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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Montreal's $6.3B light rail plan approved

The plan, which was first announced in January 2015, has been slightly changed and is expected to open by 2021.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Trans/Air announces passing of co-founder

C. Richard Lehnert Sr. started Trans/Air with his brother Ed in 1979 in Dallastown, Pa., to supply bus air conditioning to the newly developing people transportation industry.

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ArticlesFebruary 13, 2018

UMA: Time for the Industry to 'Start Growing Again'

The annual Expo, which took place in San Antonio, struck a positive note with recent regulation reductions.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Calif.'s SamTrans to add 55 New Flyer clean-diesel artics

Staff informed the board that this is intended to be the last diesel bus purchase that SamTrans will make because the Transit District would eventually like to convert its current fleet to electric buses in the future.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

FRA deputy administrator resigns over questions about 'outside work'

Heath Hall, a public relations professional and political consultant who served as a spokesman for a sheriff’s office in Mississippi, reportedly continued work at his public relations firm while also working for the FRA.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

[Photos] Transit Bus eXchange 2018

TBX is designed to connect an influential group of public transportation bus operators with a select group of product and service suppliers for an exchange of information, ideas, and solutions. Senior-level transit and paratransit employees who qualify will receive a full scholarship to attend that includes travel and education. This year's innagural event in Scottsdale, Ariz., was a huge success for both operators and suppliers. The event will return Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2019. For more info, visit www.TransitBusExchange.com

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

Md. shuts down entire subway system for emergency repairs

After weekend inspections, it was determined the entire system will need to remain closed for up to four weeks.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

President releases $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan

Allocates $100 billion for a grant competition with preference given to applicants that raise revenue such as taxes, fees or tolls, and would limit federal help to 20% of new money generated.

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ArticlesFebruary 12, 2018

Q&A with APTA Chair and JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford Sr.

METRO Managing Editor Alex Roman spoke to Ford about his APTA initiatives and federal funding, as well as the JTA’s autonomous vehicle test track, which launched in December.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

Calif.'s OCTA set to implement mobile ticketing systemwide

The OC Bus app, which is available on iPhone and Android devices, launched last year and has quickly gained popularity among OC Bus riders, who have downloaded the app more than 76,000 times.

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