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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2016

Public transit users save $9,052 annually

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle which includes the Feb. 17, 2016 average national gas price, and the national unreserved monthly parking rate numbers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2016

TransLoc beta testing rider app for Uber, MATA service

The solution is also being tested by GoTriangle in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, N.C. area.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2016

PSTA partners with Uber, taxi service to boost bus access

Under the partnership, called "Direct Connect," PSTA will pay half the cost of an Uber or United Taxi ride.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2016

Bridj, KCATA, Ford partner for urban mobility pilot project

The transformative program is the first U.S. public-private partnership that brings together a major U.S. transit agency, an automaker and an urban technology company with the aim of enhancing Kansas City’s existing mass transit system by providing greater access and mobility to residents.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2016

Las Vegas to launch 'Innovation District'

Officials are set to test out emerging technologies in the city’s tourism core,with the city hoping to capitalize on its long relationship with companies from the Computer Electronics Show.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2016

D.C. Metro looking at Uber, Lyft to help improve paratransit options

The agency is looking into alternatives to MetroAccess because of the cost of the service and the fact that the number of people who need continues to grow.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

Self-driving electric bus begins testing on public roads

Cameras, radar sensors and laser sensors provide the WEpod with correct information on its surroundings so that it can anticipate necessary actions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

New app integrates all available L.A. transportation options

The Go LA app, powered by Xerox, captures the universe of transportation options and computes the shortest, cheapest, and most sustainable way to get to your destination.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

AECOM to conduct Capital Metro's Central Corridor Transit analysis

The study is intended to accomplish three key goals: identify short term solutions, identify longer term projects, and develop a funding strategy and timeline for the proposed infrastructure projects.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2016

RTC partners with BCycle to install Las Vegas bike share system

Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Selects BCycle to Install Las Vegas’ First Bike Share SystemSystem scheduled to open summer 2016

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