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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2017

Minn. Metro Transit union workers threaten strike during Super Bowl

The union’s president noted that although the most recent agreement was overwhelmingly rejected, he is optimistic an agreement will be reached before the deadline.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2017

Santa Barbara MTD named Calif. Transit Agency of the Year

California Transit Association’s Transit Agency of the Year award recognizes a program or service that demonstrates innovative concepts, effective problem-solving techniques, or promotes a positive image of transit in the community.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2017

COMTO launching new Washington State chapter

Local charter agency members and supporters of COMTO Washington State include Pierce Transit, the Seattle Department of Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation, Community Transit, and the Port of Seattle.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2017

New York drops 'ladies and gentlemen' for more inclusive announcements

Effective immediately, subway conductors and bus drivers have been instructed to use gender-neutral language when communicating, such as "passengers," "riders," and "everyone."

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2017

New York MTA to offer real-time, on-demand service for paratransit users

he e-hail app pilot, which launches this month, will allow paratransit customers to electronically hail yellow or green taxicabs on demand, similar to popular on-demand ride services such as Uber, Lyft, and others.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2017

CCW hires Southwest territory sales manager

Mark Lein joins Complete Coach Works with 15 years of transit bus sales experience.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2017

Letter to feds spelled out NJ Transit manpower issues prior to crash

In the letter, the agency's VP/GM, rail operations, detailed the losses: 93 non-union employees had retired from NJ Transit, or sought work elsewhere, between January 2014 and July 2016. Combined, their experience totaled 2,339 years.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2017

Nearly 90% of public transit ballot initiatives pass in 2017

Throughout the country this year, voters in 17 states and communities of all sizes voted for increased investment in public transportation, bringing the success rate to nearly 90% (87.5%), according to the American Public Transportation Association

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2017

Greensboro Transit orders Proterra electric buses

They are expected to save the City an estimated $325,000 per bus in operating costs over their lifespan. 

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2017

Alstom to deliver 27 'Jazz' trains to Trenitalia

The delivery is part of an order worth about $198 million.

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