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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

Officials say TEX Rail on track for 2018 launch

The long-awaited commuter rail project would connect downtown Fort Worth to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and could begin construction in July.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

Md. MTA launches new Express BusLink service

It is the first new service as part of Gov. Larry Hogan's BaltimoreLink transportation improvement plan, which was announced in October 2015.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

MBTA extends contract with Masabi for mobile rail ticketing

The agreement will enhance the MBTA’s existing mobile-ticketing system, which is widely recognized as one of the transit industry’s most successful mobile-ticketing programs.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

ABC marks 40 years at Winter Garden, Fla. facility

Started as a hobby during his “first retirement” by founder Clancy Cornell, the original five-acre facility in Winter Garden, Fla., fortuitously became the incubator for the company’s now nationwide repair and service network.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2016

Self-driving vehicle integrating IBM Watson tech debuts

The electric vehicle, dubbed "Olli," which can carry up to 12 people, will be used on public roads in Washington, D.C., and late in 2016 in Miami-Dade County and Las Vegas.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2016

Rail Systems Turn to Improved Infrastructure, Tech to Combat Fare Evaders

To stem revenue losses from passengers not paying fares, two transit agencies are implementing new solutions to limit, and hopefully, eliminate fare evaders on their rail systems.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2016

Consultant Roundtable 2016: Workforce Development, Job Delivery Key Industry Focus

While the need for more transportation options continues to grow, taking advantage of streamlined project initiatives and alternative-funding models will be key. Also important is grooming future leaders as the aging workforce moves toward retirement.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2016

Rail Project Profiles 2016: Denver, L.A., Chicago and Kansas City

An in-depth look at the recently completed Kansas City Streetcar, Denver RTD’s first commuter rail line and L.A. Metro’s $1 billion Gold Line extension, as well as Metra’s implementation of a federal program to improve safety.

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ArticlesCover StoryJune 17, 2016

Maryland’s MARC Railroad Upgrades Fleet, Service to Bolster Ridership

The commuter service began running multi-level Bombardier railcars with more seating capacity, introduced bike cars, and expanded operation to weekends and holidays.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2016

Contractors Changing the Public Transit Model with Tech Integration

As more agencies shift from a traditional bus-only model to a multimodal system to cut costs and expand services, contractorsare helping them adapt and grow with these new changes.

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