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News•by Staff•June 21, 2016

Kansas City traffic system saving drivers, streetcar users significant time

The InSync smart traffic system has reduced travel times between the River Market and Union Station by 31% northbound and 23% southbound during morning peak traffic hours, according to the company.

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News•by Staff•June 21, 2016

IndyGo intensifies outreach ahead of major bus route tweaks

For almost a month, teams of volunteers have been visiting bus stops three days a week, however, the agency has upped its outreach with about 80 volunteers now on the move every day, boarding buses to connect with riders there.

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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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