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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

VIA expands free Wi-Fi to entire fleet, facilities

VIA's expanded 4G LTE service, provided in partnership with Verizon and Cradlepoint, is an enhancement over the previous 3G wireless service available on express routes, the Primo route, and 11 transit centers. Now the improved and expanded service is available on all bus routes and VIA properties, and it will also be available on VIAtrans paratransit vans by November 1.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

Berlin launches electric buses equipped with Bombardier charging system

The four Solaris Urbino 12 buses charge wirelessly and contactless. At the end stops, Bombardier's inductive Primove technology enables the buses to recharge in just a few minutes.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

New York City Transit introduces bicycle racks to buses

Racks available on S53, S93 Routes for 1-Year pilot testing feasibility and impact to service.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2015

Calif. Agencies Raise Drought Awareness, Employ Water-Saving Measures

OCTA launched the “Every Drop Counts, Join Us in Saving Water” campaign and trans-formed two of its buses into moving water-conservation billboards.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2015

Design-Build Facilitates Completion of L.A.'s Expo Line Phase 2

The 6.6-mile Expo Line will improve transportation mobility along the corridor, provide an alternative to the heavily-congested I-10 freeway and east-west arterials, and increase the capacity of the transportation system in Los Angeles County.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2015

Motorcoach Groups Help Define, Address and Solve Unique Challenges

While the industry is large and already inclusive, there are several groups aimed at bringing together operators that have something specific in common to not only share knowledge but also enrich their careers and operations.  

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

Capital Metro building enhanced trip-planning app

Will use HaCon’s timetable information system, HAFAS, which works as a door-to-door information system with real-time data that helps passengers get the most up-to-date information on delays, connection status, service alerts or cancellations.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

Cubic to awarded $12.6M BART revenue management system contract

The state-of-good-repair project includes ticket vending machines, add fare machines, fare gates and parking validator devices to extend the equipment life while providing new payment functionality that can be used in the future.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2015

National Express takes over operation of Merced's The BUS

The Bus offers fixed-route and paratransit services to the communities of The Joint Powers Authority of Merced County’s seven member agencies, including the Cities of Atwater, Dos Palos, Gustine, Livingston, Los Banos, and Merced, and the County of Merced.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2015

Shared-Use Mobility Center partners with Zipcar for 'Trade Ally' program

The program will provide private sector operators and innovators with an opportunity to support SUMC's work, which focuses on bringing together a wide range of interests — including government, industry, non-governmental organizations and academics — to help guide the development of the shared mobility industry.

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