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Articlesby Alex RomanJune 12, 2017

2017 Consultant Roundtable: Industry Focused on Full Transportation Network Thinking, Finding Funding Solutions

Today, projects are being planned with an eye on how they will fit into the larger multimodal transportation picture, rather than simply moving people along its route. 

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Articlesby Janna StarcicJune 12, 2017

Florida’s Brightline to Boost Intercity Train Travel

The first phase of the express passenger rail service, costing more than $1 billion, will connect the region’s main Central Business Districts of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, while Phase 2 will connect Orlando.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Alex RomanJune 12, 2017

2017 Rail Project Focus: Detroit, Phoenix, and Seattle

An in-depth look at the recently completed QLine streetcar in Detroit, as well as rapid expansions and community support for Ariz.’s Valley Metro Rail and Seattle’s Sound Transit, where both agencies are spearheading aggressive plans to grow their rail systems.

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ArticlesJune 12, 2017

How to Sell Your Motorcoach Services on More than Just Price

While cost-conscious consumers are often looking for the best value, there are other factors they should weigh, including the quality of the service they are paying for, safety, and customer service. Effectively learning to sell those finer points to potential customers can greatly impact your bottom line.

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Articlesby James BlueJune 12, 2017

Publisher's Perspective: Is your state ready for safety oversight?

In the wake of several serious rail accidents, Congress enacted tougher safety oversight requirements of states, with threats of withholding federal funds for both rail and bus transit agencies throughout each entire state that did not comply.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2017

BART police sharing crime data with website to boost public access

The site will process the crime data with its advanced mapping engine to show where the crime has occurred within the system.  

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2017

L.A. to launch electric carsharing program demo

The demonstration station opening will be used for community outreach, drive, and ride events, and raising awareness about electric vehicles, until the full service is available for public use later in the year.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2017

Phoenix airport shuttle provider adds 3 propane-fueled vehicles

PreFlight Airport Parking first converted three of its Ford E-450 shuttles to propane autogas bi-fuel systems in 2016.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2017

GreenPower breaks ground on Calif. facility

During the event, representatives from CARB and California Climate Investments presented the City of Porterville with a giant check representing a grant for $9.5 million, which will bring 10 zero-emission battery-electric buses and supportive infrastructure to serve disadvantaged communities in the region.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2017

FirstGroup, Bridgestone announce global fleet partnership

The contract will see Bridgestone supplying tires to more than 60,000 of FirstGroup’s buses and coaches in the U.S., Canada, and the UK.

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