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News•by Staff•September 22, 2016

METRO, PERC honor innovation, clean fleets at BusCon 2016

Arrow Stage Lines, L.A. Metro and Pierce Transit and their supplier partners, as well as fleets in San Diego and Detroit were among the honorees.

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News•by Staff•September 20, 2016

Blue Bird Commercial to feature range of options at BusCon 2016

Commercial bus fleet operators will find a full range of small and medium-sized buses at the Blue Bird booth (#501) at BusCon 2016 being held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Sept. 19 - 21.

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News•by Staff•September 20, 2016

AC Transit develops open source software

Open Source is a global movement that has gained acceptance as a way to produce high-quality software without the cost associated with commercial solutions.

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Articles•September 20, 2016

Automated and Connected Vehicle Tech Offers Promise for Transit Agencies

Automated and connected vehicle technology has the potential to change all aspects of mobility and disrupt both public and private transportation as we know it. As Google, Uber, the automobile industry, and other organizations continue to make rapid technological advances in connected and automated vehicle technology, it is vital that public transit agencies consider these changes in their strategic planning.

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Articles•September 20, 2016

Crossrail Transforms London Transport to Move Millions

As one of Europe’s largest construction projects, Crossrail will transform rail transport in London, increasing rail capacity in central London by 10%, supporting regeneration and cutting journey times across the capital.

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Articles•September 20, 2016

SoCal Extension Breathes New Life Into Congested Corridor

The 91/Perris Valley Line is expected to replace thousands of vehicle trips along I-215 as well as I-15 and connecting State Route 91 and SR 60.

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Articles•September 20, 2016

Transit Infrastructure Must Be Made Resilient to the Effects of Climate Change

The transportation system of metropolitan New York was significantly impacted by Superstorm Sandy — including New York City subway and Amtrak rail tunnels damaged by flooding — and the after effects are still being addressed.

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News•by Staff•September 20, 2016

Elkhart Coach to move to larger facility, double current capacity

Recent industry changes, along with the upcoming introduction of new products, played a significant role in Forest River’s decision to expand.

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Articles•September 19, 2016

2016 Top 100 Bus Fleets Survey: Stepping Up to Solve First Mile, Last Mile Issue

Agencies are providing real-time bus information and mobile apps, as well as partnering with ride-, car- and bike-sharing groups to help customers better plan multimodal trips.

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News•by Staff•September 16, 2016

Bill forces NJ Transit to notify riders of bus, rail service cuts

The bill was introduced last year after the transportation authority eliminated the last New Jersey-bound trains of the night on the North Jersey Coast and Morris & Essex Lines.

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