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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2015

Utah lawmaker wants guns on public transit

Under Utah law, if someone is carrying a gun or another weapon illegally on public streets, it's a misdemeanor in most cases. But on a bus or train, it's a felony. The lawmaker is considering expanding the right to carry a weapon on a bus or train without permission, saying it should be no different than carrying a gun or knife on the street

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2015

New app provides trip info for 11 Seattle agencies

Puget Sound Trip Planner app—available for Apple and Android mobile devices—allows riders to plan a trip that covers many transportation choices, including buses, rail, ferries, streetcars and water taxis

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2015

Calgary Transit now 100% accessible

The fully accessible fleet means not only passengers in wheelchairs, but elderly transit riders, injured men and women on crutches, and people pushing strollers will easily be able to board a bus without relying on assistance from the driver or struggling up stairs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2015

D.C. Metro appoints Requa to interim GM/CEO post

The agency's board also commended the extraordinary service of current GM/CEO Richard Sarles to Metro since 2010.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2015

Do transit shelter heat lamps keep you warm?

The lamps should heat skin and bring up the body's core temperature a bit, but they might be hindered by riders' heavy clothing.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2015

MV Transportation names new CEO

Brian Kibby is the former president of McGraw-Hill Higher Education, a leading innovator in the development of 21st century learning solutions for postsecondary and higher education markets worldwide.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2015

Detroit DOT unveils 7 new buses

Two federal grants totaling $38 million are paying for the buses, 31 of which will have arrived by the end of February, with an additional 49 expected to arrive beginning in April, according to the city. The first seven new buses, which will have security cameras installed, are expected to be in service in the next two weeks.

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ProductsJanuary 9, 2015

60-ft battery-electric articulated bus

BYD’s Brendan Riley introduced public transportation’s “escape from the dark ages” when unveiling the company’s new 60-foot, batteryelectric articulated bus.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2015

Frozen switches causing delays on MBTA rail

Crews across the area are working to fix the problems.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2015

Hill International taps new president/CEO

David L. Richter, who is both an attorney and a civil engineer, has worked at Hill for 20 years and is the second CEO in the company's history. Prior to his new position, Richter had been president/COO of the company since 2004.

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