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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2015

Fla.'s Palm Tran names Forbes as new executive director

Most recently, Clinton Forbes served as VP, operations, for the Central Ohio Transit Authority, overseeing 860 employees.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2015

Oklahoma City seeks to change streetcar manufacturer

After signing a $23 million contract with Inekon Group a.s. to build five streetcars, the city is seeking to open negotiations with Brookville Equipment Corp., because Inekon did not meet its terms.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2015

MBTA to unveil winter plan, approves PTC contract

Earlier this year, Gov. Charlie Baker announced an $83 million plan to prevent the same problems the system experienced last winter. The T’s winter plan on the subway includes the installation of snow plows on Red and Orange Line trains and new third rail on the Red Line.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2015

New U.S. DOT tool promotes health through transportation

For the first time, this site compiles data on how all states and communities are performing on a range of health-related transportation indicators.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2015

N.J. Transit chief expected to be tapped to lead NYC Transit

Hakim would become the first woman appointed to head NYCT, which is seen as one of the most challenging jobs in the transportation industry, and among the most prominent.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2015

D.C. Metro plans to offer GM post to second pick

After corporate financial expert Neal S. Cohen declined the job, D.C. Council member Jack Evans said the second of two finalists “is still interested” in the position.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2015

Woman asked to prove pregnancy during subway seat row

The woman was wearing a "Baby on Board" badge when the argument over a priority seat happened on the London Underground's Victoria line on October 28.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2015

Cincinnati Streetcar takes delivery of first vehicle

The streetcar system, which is scheduled to begin passenger service in September 2016, consists of a 3.6-mile loop extending from The Banks, through Downtown and north to Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2015

Electric rickshaw service corners Denver microtransit market

The idea for eTuk Denver stemmed from a trip to see the San Pedro Volcano in Panajachel, Guatemala, in 2013.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2015

Cleveland RTA searching for money to replace aging rail fleet

With the total price tag for 65 to 70 railcars coming in at $280 million, GM Joe Calabrese says he will need assistance from the federal government as well as from the state of Ohio.

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