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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

Shuttle, circulator routes drawing thousands of riders in Miami

These services carried more than eight million passengers last year in 27 municipalities and are praised by riders and public officials alike as successful transit programs.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

Brookville to supply streetcars for Milwaukee starter line

Will provide four Liberty Modern Streetcars for the city's 2.1-mile starter line in a contract valued at $18,620,841, with an option for an additional 20 vehicles to support the system’s expected expansion and future development.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

Survey finds cost effectiveness, productivity most appreciated benefits of public transportation

HNTB's America THINKS survey, “Why Americans use public transportation,” finds that transit users in the last year have taken this option over driving because it is more convenient (30%), reduces their carbon footprint (23%), is quicker than driving (20%) and safer (16%).

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

MARTA, TriMet among agencies honored by APTA for sustainability

Public transit agencies and businesses that voluntarily participate in the APTA Sustainability Commitment program commit to implementing processes and actions that create continuous improvements in environmental, social and economic sustainability.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

Hatch Mott MacDonald announces realignment

HMM’s Canada business will become part of Hatch while HMM’s U.S. business will become part of Mott MacDonald. HMM’s Pipelines business, which operates in both Canada and the U.S., will also join Mott MacDonald.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

Transdev wins Ga. contract renewal

Transdev will continue to be responsible for all aspects of Liberty Transit's operations contract including service operations, maintenance and processing ADA applications for paratransit certifications.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

San Francisco, Globe Sherpa unveil mobile fare payment app

MuniMobile, the Bay Area's first systemwide mobile ticketing app, is available for single-ride bus, rail, and cable car tickets. Fares can be purchased in increments of 1-day, 3-day, and 7-day passports.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2015

MBTA urged to explore cost saving actions for paratransit

Possible changes presented by MASSDOT's deputy administrator included raising fares to the maximum allowed by ADA and reducing some of The Ride’s overhead costs by partnering with taxis or other transportation companies.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2015

MARTA to privatize paratransit operations, maintenance

MV Transportation will operate and maintain the Mobility fleet. The contract requires the company to keep its on-time performance rate at 90% percent or higher, while at the same time reducing the number of customer complaints and trip requests that are denied

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2015

NY MTA completes 4th phase of Wi-Fi subway service

Transit Wireless has initiated design and construction work on the fifth phase of the seven-phase project to wire all 279 underground MTA stations. When completed, Phase 5 will bring another 37 stations online by mid-2016, including the first stations in Brooklyn.

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