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LA Metro Opens D Line Extension

The only new subway opening in the US this year, the D Line Extension represents one of Metro’s top transit priorities and a historic milestone for Los Angeles, with Sections 2 and 3 set to open in 2027.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2015

Rio's public transport transformation may be biggest legacy of Olympics

The biggest changes in the city's public transportation will include three bus rapid transit (BRT) lines, destruction of the Perimetral highway and the introduction of a light rail tram system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2015

As transportation bill stalls, so does proposed Amtrak liability increase

The six-year transportation-funding bill, which was approved last week by the Senate, would have lifted a cap on Amtrak's liability in accident lawsuits to $295 million. The House insisted on a short-term extension of the current bill, rather than take up the long-term solution.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2015

SEPTA to equip transit police officers with body cameras

The transit authority will spend nearly $300,000 on the cameras for the more than 270 officers who are expected to have them by the end of year.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2015

Despite 10% pay increase NJ Transit labor proposal hits snag

The agency’s latest offer was made to an emergency board that was appointed by President Obama to avoid a transit strike. NJ Transit’s rail employees have worked more than four years without a new contract. A strike could start as early as July 16, 2016.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2015

London Underground signaling, control contract awarded to Thales

Main benefits will be delivered by 2022, when the frequency of trains running during peak periods will increase to 32 trains per hour in central London — a train every two minutes — with frequency increases at other times as well.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2015

Alstom to supply trains to the Midi-Pyrénées region

The Régiolis trains have been fitted with specific equipment such as passenger counting systems, dedicated storage space for bicycles and luggage, and front-panel displays showing the destinations.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2015

L.A. Metro creates 'Innovative' office to champion ideas for improved mobility

The small OEI team will consult with some of the best and brightest minds in local, national and international academia, along with those in the nation’s transportation and policy think tanks and senior transportation veterans.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2015

New Miami-Dade transit head wants to make city 'car-optional'

Alice Bravo admits it's a long-term goal, but in the near future, she wants to create a system that can monitor intersection congestion and adapt on a moment’s notice depending upon traffic flow to optimize efficiency.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2015

APTA recognizes public transit agencies, companies for sustainability efforts

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 StaffAugust 4, 2015

Honolulu's rail tax came in $8M short last quarter

Overall, HART has collected a total of $1.52 billion in surcharge revenue for the rail project, which is about  39 million, or 1.18%, below projections.

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