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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2016

Pa.'s CAT to survey paratransit users to improve rider access, experience

The committee developed the survey with assistance from the Disability Advocacy Support Hub, a project of the Disabilities Rights Pennsylvania, through a grant from the PA Developmental Disabilities Council.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2016

Survey finds Virginians favor public transportation investment

The survey also suggests that if there were more transit service, more people would use it, with just around 50% of those surveyed said they would be more likely to use public transit more often if either it was available closer to where they live, or if it operated more frequently.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2016

SmartDrive issued new patent for rail triggering tech

The new capability uses sophisticated accelerometer-based technology and integrates with rail vehicle safety systems to detect high-risk maneuvers that fall outside normal operating parameters.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2016

APTA announces Rail Safety & Security Excellence Award winners

Awards, which were presented at the 2016 Rail Conference in Phoenix, recognizes rail systems in North America for their excellence in safety and security programs and operations.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2016

CH Bus names new southern region account executive

Mark Santoyo is a U.S. Naval Reserves Veteran and was recalled to active duty to serve in the Iraq War. He received a variety of awards for outstanding service that include Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Sailor of the Year.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

U of Mich. study: Most Americans hesitant toward driverless vehicles

About 46% stated that they would prefer a vehicle with no self-driving capability, while nearly 39% said that they would prefer a partially self-driving vehicle and just under 16% said they would prefer a completely self-driving vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

San Francisco board approves 'black boxes' for all city vehicles

The plan is intended to help prevent pedestrian deaths by reducing speeding and encouraging safe driving. Recently, a paratransit bus struck and killed an 86-year-old woman.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

LA Metro taps SmartDrive for video safety across bus, rail fleets

Following the extensive trial of the video safety solution, during which LA Metro noted improvements in rail safety, the agency issued a comprehensive RFP for its bus and rail lines.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

Chicago Transit to move forward with South Side transit investment

The new 95th Street Terminal is a $280 million project that will completely rebuild the Red Line South’s busiest station to create a safer, more-efficient environment for transit riders while creating a signature statement for the South Side.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

Hybrid streetcars to be used on new Milwaukee system

The project's planners, HNTB, announced that the city changed its order for streetcars and will instead buy the hybrid variety that can operate on battery power where there is no overhead power.

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