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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 StaffJuly 13, 2015

Uber, Lyft winning over Portland taxi market

An interim report showed that Uber, Lyft and other transportation network companies handled 43% of taxi calls in May, which grew to more than half the market as the month wore on.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2015

Indiana paratransit service launches crowdfunding for operations

While Way2Go has provided 59,000 trips in the past 11 months, each year they are forced to deny 3,000 trips for dialysis patients and almost 1,000 trips for regular medical appointments.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2015

Union, Keolis reach labor agreement for Las Vegas RTC contract

The agreement, which covers drivers and mechanics, runs through July 6, 2017 and provides employees with increases in both wages and benefits.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2015

U. of Mich. to open automated vehicle test site

The Mobility Transformation Center is a public-private partnership between the university and companies including Delphi Automotive, DENSO Corp., Honda, Ford, General Motors, Toyota and Xerox.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2015

MARTA's Parker named '2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager'

Parker is credited with launching a top-to-bottom transformation of MARTA at a time when it was still reeling from staggering budget deficits, declining ridership and a poor public image.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2015

IndyGo awards 6 organizations 5310 funding

Grant awards for Federal Section 5310 projects, totaling $400,800, include TANGRAM, CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions Inc., Health & Hospital Corp., Catholic Charities, BOSMA Industries for the Blind, Use What You've Got Ministries.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2015

NTSB calls on Amtrak to record and review crewmember actions

Also reiterates recommendations on audio/image recorders, as well as asked Amtrak to report twice a year on its progress in the installation of the recorders.

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Videosby StaffJuly 9, 2015

Introducing the TTC's New e-Ticket App

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) customers will now be able to purchase a day or group pass with their iOS and Android devices by downloading the free TTCconnect app from iTunes or Google Play. The app, developed with Bytemark Inc., has built-in security features.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2015

Toronto Transit unveils new app for day, group passes

The app, which was developed with Bytemark Inc., has built-in security features. Customers may be asked to validate their purchase by tapping the screen, causing the background color of the pass to change.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2015

All Aboard Florida awards contract for Orlando Int'l Airport rail line

Archer Western’s existing work with All Aboard Florida and the Orlando International Airport creates added efficiencies for the privately-funded passenger-rail project.

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