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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2016

New PennDOT portal gives public access to transportation data

The data also offers an opportunity for application developers, students and others in private industry to analyze or pursue infrastructure issues and opportunities.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2016

Operation Lifesaver awards 12 states safety grants totaling $200K

Most of the projects will incorporate elements from the nonprofit safety group’s “See Tracks? Think Train!” public awareness campaign.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2016

Chinese company unveils 'Transit Elevated Bus'

The bus is supported by two legs that run along rails laid along the roadside. The legs allow the buses frame to glide high above the gridlock at speeds of up to approximately 37 miles per hour.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2016

SEPTA, Uber partner to solve first mile, last mile issues in suburbs

Under the partnership, which will run from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, Uber rides to and from 11 selected Regional Rail stations will be discounted by 40%, with a maximum discount of $10 per ride.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2016

HART recognizes 'Best Operators' for safety milestones

Twenty-six employees received awards for driving a million miles or more without a preventable accident.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2016

Va. gov. signs executive order on safety oversight for D.C. Metro

Executive Directive 8 also instructs the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation to review all accident investigations related to the Metrorail system, to inspect public and nonpublic areas of the system, and to assess the state of repair for all trains, tracks and other infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2016

$27 Billion, 5-Year New York MTA capital program gets final approval

The passage marks the largest investment in MTA infrastructure in state history and outlines five years’ worth of vital investments to renew, enhance and expand the MTA network.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2016

Ill. bill doubles fines for drivers who illegally cross railroad tracks

The legislation doubles the fines from $250 to $500 for a first offense and from $500 to $1,000 for a second or subsequent offense.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2016

FTA's Flowers testifies on D.C. Metro rail safety oversight progress

Through a comprehensive Safety Management Inspection, three Safety Directives, two immediate action letters, and ongoing inspection and investigation activity FTA safety oversight is requiring WMATA to take numerous positive actions to improve safety for passengers and workers.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2016

FTA issues safety advisory on third rail system hazards

In recent months, FTA has investigated several safety events related to third-rail system failures, including smoke incidents, explosions, intense fires, damage to railcar propulsion equipment, and exacerbated deterioration of poor track conditions.

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