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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

Chicago's Metra expands Confidential Close Call Reporting System

Will now include unions that work in Metra’s mechanical, engineering and police departments. Metra is the first U.S. commuter railroad to have a Confidential Close Call Reporting System that includes every union involved in the railroad’s operations.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

INIT wins region-wide electronic fare management system contract

The contract between INIT and Fla.'s Regional Working Group, which consists of eight county transit agencies, will involve the deployment of an integrated fare system using account-based smart cards and mobile ticketing.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

D.C. Metro chief presents agenda for 'critical change at all levels'

Some of those actions are already underway — including increased police patrols, installing new radio systems and cell phone cabling in tunnels, changes to rail car parts inventory, and the accelerated delivery of 7000-series trains.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

National Academies of Sciences to lead CSA effectiveness study

Will examine the accuracy with which the BASIC safety measures used in the CSA and the Safety Management System identify high risk carriers and predict or are correlated with future crash risk or other safety indicators for motor carriers. 

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

STV promotes rail industry vet, Forde to VP

Forde has managed multi-million-dollar projects from specification development through final design and construction.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2016

U.S. DOT opens competition for transportation research grants

UTCs selected through this competition must address: improving mobility of people and goods; reducing congestion; promoting safety; improving the durability and extending the life of transportation infrastructure; preserving the environment; and preserving the existing transportation system.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2016

Transit looks to Uber, Lyft to alleviate the strain on paratransit services

Proponents of such partnerships say they could potentially reduce costs for the multimillion-dollar, heavily subsidized paratransit services. They also would help communities respond to customer demands for same-day, on-demand service.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2016

L.A. Metro launches 11.5-mile Gold Line rail extension

The extension includes six new rail stations, providing access to locations such as City of Hope hospital, Azusa Pacific University, Citrus College and Santa Anita Racetrack.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2016

TransLoc, Uber partner for bus app in N.C.

The mobile app Rider makes transit more accessible with new Uber integration.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2016

Jobs to Move America launches as independent national nonprofit

Organization was created in 2013 to re-envision the potential for reviving U.S. manufacturing jobs for underserved communities via public transit.

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