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MOIA America Teams with Beep to Grow US Footprint

Through the strategic partnership, MOIA America will provide MOIA’s turnkey autonomous mobility solution. This includes purpose-built, autonomous-ready ID. Buzz vehicles equipped with the self-driving system developed by Mobileye, as well as operator training and enablement.

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ArticlesJuly 10, 2017

Pub Perspective: Growth in contracting gives agencies more tools in the toolbox

As public transportation budgets and political support have grown in the U.S. and elsewhere, so too has the interest in using private operators. Whether out of local political climate or a desire to have more flexible options for delivering services, outsourcing presents both challenges and opportunities.

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ArticlesJuly 10, 2017

Building Multimodal Models, New Tech Integration Key Contractor Focus

As cities and municipalities look to build a more well-connected transportation system with several modal options, contractors are able to bring their worldwide expertise to make the process more seamless using the latest innovations, including the further development of autonomous vehicle technology.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2017

MBTA testing new tech to help blind find bus stops

The agency will install Bluetooth beacons on bus stop signs that can communicate via a smartphone app to tell users how close they are to the stop.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2017

Keolis launches electric autonomous shuttle pilot in Paris business district

If these trials are successful, this shuttle service could become a permanent mobility solution in the region, with additional services and the creation of new lines.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2017

Study finds compatibility key to ridesharing success

The University of Waterloo research used social media analytics, algorithms, and computer simulation to match would-be carpoolers with people driving to work.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2017

Clemson U. Parking and Transportation wins 'Spare the Air' award

Under the Commuter Choice initiative, Clemson has promoted the Tiger Transit system and introduced a CarShare program and preferred parking for low-emission and electric vehicles, as well as the new BikeShare program.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2017

Transdev North America names new CEO

The appointment of Yann Leriche includes contracts for bus, paratransit, streetcar, rail, and light-rail services in more than 200 cities and communities, encompassing a workforce of some 23,000.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2017

55 First Transit maintenance locations receive ASE Blue Seal of Excellence

The locations are among the more than 100 to have achieved Blue Seal status throughout FirstGroup America, the parent company of First Transit.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2017

Driverless shuttle service coming to University of Michigan

Will use two fully automated, 15-passenger, all-electric shuttles manufactured by French firm NAVYA to transport students, faculty and staff on a nonstop two-mile route.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2017

Bombardier wins major UK rail, maintenance contract

In addition, the company will execute a Technical Services and Spares Supply Agreement for the duration of the seven-year franchise, with an option to extend for 11 periods in line with the existing franchise extension option.

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