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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2016

BAE Systems’ Maddox to retire after 43 years in industry

John Maddox has been BAE Systems’ regional sales manager, transit, for western North America and the southern states for  nearly 10 years.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2016

CHK America’s solar-powered digital display elevates bus stop info

The digital bus stops can be used to display next-departure information for rail and bus services, bikeshare info, a local map and feature real-time alerts.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2016

UC Berkeley, Zipcar study finds 30% fewer vehicles on campuses with carsharing

Respondents also report saving money on transportation after joining and having the freedom to go “where they want, when they want,” according to a joint press release.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2016

Transdev's San Francisco paratransit contract extended

The contract also includes providing paratransit services using 112 SFTMA vehicles. Transdev employs more than 200 people in San Francisco and the Brisbane Operations Center located south of the city.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

Public transit users reduce crash risk by more than 90%, APTA study says

In the study, “The Hidden Traffic Safety Solution: Public Transportation,” authors reveal that transit-oriented communities are five times safer because they have about one-fifth the per capita traffic casualty rate (fatalities and injuries) as automobile-oriented communities.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

San Antonio VIA unveils next generation shelters, enhanced walkability

The City of Kirby will be among the first in VIA’s 14 member cities to feature solar-powered lights installed in nine new VIA bus shelters.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

DC Metro paratransit partnership with Uber, Lyft could save $6M annually

Under the program, MetroAccess customers will have the choice of booking a ride on the same day they need it, a significant improvement from the current MetroAccess requirement that trips be booked 24 hours in advance

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

MBTA selects 'Best Transit App' winner

The selection committee's unanimous vote for Transit App echoes the sentiment of the tens of thousands of Boston transit riders already using it every day.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

Arrow Stage Lines adds 5 MCI J4500s with enhanced Kiel seats, more

The new seating option delivers increased legroom, while also maximizing passenger comfort.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

FTA announces $211M in grants for new buses, facilities to improve bus service

Sixty one projects in 41 states, the Virgin Islands, and Indian Country will receive a share of nearly $211 million to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase transit buses and related equipment, and construct bus-related facilities.

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