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News•by Staff•September 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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News•by Staff•September 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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News•by Staff•September 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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News•by Staff•September 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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News•by Staff•September 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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News•by Staff•September 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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News•by Staff•September 12, 2016

Hall of Fame inducts Wulkan, Martin, Catoe, Scanlon and Volk

This year, APTA is adding five new names to its Hall of Fame: Alan Wulkan, Frank T. Martin, John Catoe, Mike Scanlon and William Volk.     

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News•by Staff•September 12, 2016

Schneider is APTA's Business Member of the Year

Michael Schneider, sr. VP and director, professional services for HDR Inc., was named APTA’s Business Member of the Year.

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News•by Staff•September 12, 2016

Earl honored for Extraordinary Leadership

Joni Earl, CEO emeritus of Seattle’s Sound Transit (ST), will receive APTA’s Extraordinary Leadership Award.

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News•by Staff•September 12, 2016

Q&A with DART chief Gary Thomas

Some of the significant achievements during Thomas’ nearly 20-year tenure with the agency include, doubling DART's rail system length twice to 90 miles.

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