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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2016

D.C. Metro looking at Uber, Lyft to help improve paratransit options

The agency is looking into alternatives to MetroAccess because of the cost of the service and the fact that the number of people who need continues to grow.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2016

Houston Metro implements callboxes to ensure on-time performance

The 62 callboxes allow direct, real-time communication between driver and maintenance personnel, therefore streamlining the morning and afternoon “pullout.”

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2016

8 Wash. agencies testing Mobileye collision avoidance system

Operations have equipped 38 buses with the Mobileye Shield+ System, which combines multiple smart vision sensors manufactured by Mobileye with a driver interface manufactured by Rosco Vision Systems.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2016

Spanish-based Irizar introduces new motorcoach to the U.S. market

The i6 models on display this week at UMA Expo in Atlanta are available in a height of either 12.23 or 12.89 ft. and have been fully developed to the needs of North American operators, complying with all U.S. DOT requirements and manufactured entirely in the European Union.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2016

Alstom completes public share buy-back offer, appoints new CEO

Alstom’s offer, aiming to return part of the proceeds of the transaction with General Electric on its energy businesses to shareholders, was successfully completed with over 230 millions of shares tendered.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2016

Scientists map bedbug genome, follow pest through NYC subway

The new work could help combat pesticide resistance in the unwelcome parasite.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2016

Amtrak expands pets program across U.S.

More than 2,700 pets have traveled with their human companions along the Northeast Corridor since the pilot launched in October 2015.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

Metra seeks firm to manufacture up to 367 new railcars

Chicago rail agency seeks 10 cars now, with maximum purchase over the life of 7-year contract.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

D.C. Metro launches grocery pick-up service at rail stations

Peapod By Giant pilot program will allow shoppers to place their orders online and pick them up at one of three stations.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

MARTA selects assessment tool to monitor ride quality of commuter rail

ncorporating cutting edge GPS and accelerometer sensors with an intuitive easy-to-use control software interface, rMetrix assesses ride quality, comfort and safety.

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