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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 StaffJune 9, 2015

President/CEO: M-1 expansion reliant on federal funds

In the works since 2008, the M-1 Rail was first envisioned as a nine-mile streetcar system stretching from near the Detroit River to 8 Mile Road. But in 2011 that plan was scrapped in favor of the 3.3-mile line, for fiscal reasons.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2015

Maryland Transit to enforce light rail fare payment

MTA Police, Fare Inspectors and Transit Ambassadors will be out in force on the Light Rail starting from the Hunt Valley Station when they will have a beefed up presence at the Camden Yard station beginning June 9.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2015

UITP reveals promising growth in 2025 objective

In a report presented at the plenary session of the World Congress, UITP research points to a general increase in public transport modal share thanks to efforts to boost supply, control private car use and increase urban density.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2015

Creditsafe integrates FMCSA data into its credit reports

Companies that do business with transportation carriers and shippers can now get important safety and credit information from Creditsafe on any motor carrier in the U.S. required to hold a registered Motor Carrier Number with the FMCSA.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2015

ETA Transit modernizes Wyo. fleet

Along with partners REI and Engraph Software, outfitted Cheyenne Transit Agnency's fleet of 19 vehicles with computer aided dispatch and automated vehicle location systems powered by ETA’s landmark SPOT™ technology.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2015

Alstom launches Attractis and SRS at UITP World Congress

Able to carry from 4,000 to up to 14,000 passengers per hour and per direction, Attractis can be easily adjusted to the level of ridership. Meanwhile, SRS is a breakthrough ground-based power charging system for all types of tramways, including the non-Alstom built.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2015

U. of Wash. bracing for bus system redesign, increased U-Pass fee

King County Metro is planning to delete some bus routes, while also increasing frequencies on others once the University Link Light Rail Extension opens in March 2016. 

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2015

Wichita U. changes dorm parking plan, lays off 9 shuttle drivers

Administration created the new transportation system a year ago to try to alleviate crowded campus parking and provide Shocker Hall students with 24/7 access to their cars. University officials said they expect to realize financial savings, as well as make students living in the dorm happier.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2015

R.I. university first to offer SafeStop real-time info app

Will provide Salve Regina University students with a real-time map feature that displays the location of the university's shuttle bus, estimated arrival times at their bus stop, and an alerts and messaging center to relay important service information from the university or transportation provider.

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