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News•by Staff•October 5, 2017

ABC to open new Calif. parts, service center

The Newark location is on the east side of the San Francisco Bay and offers easy access to customers via Route 84, and Interstate 880.

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News•by Staff•October 5, 2017

New APTA study provides framework for measuring high-speed, intercity rail ROI

This seminal report, called "Framework for Assessing the ROI for High-Speed and Intercity Rail Projects," goes beyond the confines of the classic "benefit cost analysis" — which focuses on travel time and cost efficiency impacts.

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Articles•October 5, 2017

Women in Transportation: Ann Derby

Ann Derby, director of marketing and events for INIT Innovations in Transportation Inc., got her start in education.

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News•by Staff•October 4, 2017

Congress members propose $220M Smart Cities bill

In addition to government assistance and resources, the Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017 also calls for structured federal coordination in the establishment of smart city programs, including improved reporting processes and a higher demonstration of the value of smart cities.

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News•by Staff•October 4, 2017

Sound Transit moves forward with 2 key light rail extensions

Also in a related action, the board executed a $24.4 million consultant contract with HNTB Corp. to begin project development services.

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News•by Staff•October 4, 2017

Peter, Soussan to head Siemens Mobility Division

The pair will succeed Jochen Eickholt, who has been appointed integration manager for the announced merger of Siemens' and Alstom's mobility businesses.

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Articles•October 4, 2017

Women in Transportation: Alice Bravo

With a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s in business administration, Alice Bravo graduated and hit the ground running. She began her professional career at design firm PBS&J (now called Atkins) in 1991 as a bridge designer and highway engineer.

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News•by Staff•October 3, 2017

New York MTA unveils customer-focused subway performance dashboard

In developing the new metrics dashboard in-house, New York City Transit reviewed global standards for publicly reported performance data and opted to surpass those standards in the interest of increased transparency.

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News•by Staff•October 3, 2017

U.S. DOT awards funds to Puerto Rico for Hurricane Maria repairs

As of Sept. 22, FTA has awarded $8.4 million in critical grant funding to Puerto Rico to support their transit systems on the island as part of the Department's efforts.

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News•by Staff•October 3, 2017

Wabtec Corp. acquires AM General Contractor

AM manufactures primarily fire protection and extinguishing systems, including a patented, infrared technology solution.

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