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Caltrain Survey Shows Record-High Rider Approval

The survey showed that commute trips still make up the majority of ridership, with most riders boarding 2 to 3 days a week, reflecting hybrid work schedules. Two-thirds of Caltrain riders have access to a car, while 37% of Caltrain riders are considered low-income.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2016

BART, labor unions reach tentative agreement, avoid possible strike

The contract agreement, which extends the contract negotiated after strikes took place in 2013, includes a raise of 10.5% per employee, spread over four years.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2016

Joyce Rose joins WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff

In her new position, she will provide client services nationwide relating to transit/rail operations safety and security.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2016

NJ TRANSIT defends audio surveillance usage

Interim Executive Director Dennis Martin said the agency is using whatever tools at its disposal to “deter criminal activity” and keep passengers safe, citing global terror attacks.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2016

N.C. agency to add up to 53 buses over 5-year period

Nearly one-half of Chapel Hill Transit’s 99 bus fleet is more than 14 years old, with the oldest buses more than 20 years old. The town could buy up to 25 buses over the next 12 months.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2016

Orlando's Lynx narrows CEO search to 5 candidates

The permanent job has been vacant since last year, when former CEO John Lewis left to take over N.C.’s Charlotte Area Transit System. Three of five finalists have transit experience in the state of Florida.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2016

Wash.'s Pierce Transit to restore 59,000 service hours

Hours were cut during the recession a few years ago. The agency's board also approved the purchase of seven new buses at a total price of $4.5 million to meet its service goals.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2016

Alstom signs a frame agreement to extend joint venture

Alstom, Entreprise Métro d'Alger, Ferrovial and Société Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires will extend Cital to include the assembly and maintenance of regional and intercity trains, in addition to its current focus on Citadis trams.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2016

SEPTA to launch PTC on one of its lines next week

Like Amtrak, SEPTA is installing Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System technology, which serves as an overlay to Automated Train Control, a combination that meets FRA guidelines for a PTC system.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2016

Calif. autonomous vehicle program to solve first, last mile issues

The city envisions the autonomous vehicle shuttles to provide on-demand, point-to-point transportation within the city, with users requesting a ride using their smart phones, according to a city release.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2016

U.S. DOT establishes group to analyze MCSAP fund allocation

In compliance with the FAST Act, the group will anaylze the way grant funds are distributed among states commercial motor vehicle safety programs.

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