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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2016

APTA announces new executive committee, board of directors

The new APTA chair is Doran J. Barnes, executive director, Foothill Transit, West Covina, Calif. Barnes, who is the executive director for the system succeeds Valarie J. McCall.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2016

SmartDrive rail safety system deployed on Cincinnati streetcar

System captures collisions and identifies operating risks and compliance issues. When an issue occurs, event video is immediately offloaded and management is notified within minutes of an incident.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2016

Alexandria DASH GM announces retirement

DASH announces the retirement of ATC CEO/GM Sandy Modell at the end of this year.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2016

$200 billion of public transportation ballot initiatives at stake

Public transit leaders came together to discuss ballot measures across the country.The press conference was held at the APTA 2016 Annual Meeting held in Los Angeles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2016

Keolis tests virtual reality glasses for rail maintenance

Keolis Commuter Services is testing the use of special virtual reality glasses to improve overall system reliability and reduce maintenance costs across the network.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2016

U.S. Reps. honored for distinguished service

U.S. Reps. Bill Shuster (R-PA), Dan Lipinski (D-IL) and Peter DeFazio (D-OR) are all receiving APTA’s Distinguished Service Award.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2016

Proterra unveils new Catalyst E2 series at APTA Annual

Its nominal range of 194 miles to 350 miles means the Catalyst E2 series is capable of serving the full daily mileage needs of nearly every U.S. mass transit route on a single charge and offers the transit industry the first direct replacement for fossil-fueled transit vehicles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2016

Metro Transit Focuses on Community Collaboration, Building for the 21st Century

Metro Transit GM Brian Lamb says the agency’s APTA award is an accomplishment shared by all of its employees as well as the community.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2016

Rebrand, improved service boosts EMBARK’s stature in the community

EMBARK realigned much of its bus system and improved weekday frequencies.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2016

Jacksonville Transportation Authority Makes ‘Dramatic Changes’ to Expand Access

In addition to its Route Optimization Initiative, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority also launched its First Coast Flyer BRT system in December 2015 and implemented a mobile ticketing system. 

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