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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2018

SoCal transit vet joins Omnitrans as director of maintenance

Connie Raya has over two decades of experience in public transit maintenance gained while working at the OCTA.

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ArticlesMarch 27, 2018

Mobile Surveillance Systems Eye Safety, Accountability

The latest innovations in mobile surveillance units feature wide-angle cameras and automatic video retrieval, as well as hybrid options for transit agencies looking to transition from analog to digital.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2018

Sleep deprivation impacts workplace safety, productivity and individual health

Find out tips from a new campaign, which encourages employers to help workers avoid fatigue and develop healthy sleep habits for long-term success and well-being.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2018

VIA named 'Outstanding Metropolitan Transit System' in Texas

Key achievements in 2017 that helped secure this award include, beginning a total fleet conversion to replace diesel buses with CNG.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2018

President signs appropriations bill that includes $13.5B for FTA programs

APTA President/CEO Paul Skoutelas said that in passing the bill, "Congress has preserved the strong federal partnership with states and communities that is required to improve the nation’s transportation infrastructure."

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2018

Paris Mayor wants to offer free public transit to reduce pollution

During an interview with a French paper, Anne Hidalgo said she has asked three of her assistants to conduct a large study on the subject, which would involve both French and foreign experts.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2018

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles produces 3,000th bus

Under a Metrolinx contract procured by Creative Carriage in Ontario, Canada, the 3,000th bus is a low-floor, fully accessible Spirit of Freedom.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2018

COTA awards contract to New Flyer for up to 154 CNG buses

The contract includes 28 firm orders with options to purchase an additional 126 CNG 40-foot, heavy-duty transit buses, which will replace end-of-life vehicles with more efficient CNG buses over the next five years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2018

Siemens acquires Spanish software company

Aimsun develops software that simulates future traffic flows in the planning phase of construction projects.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2018

Pittsburgh, Las Vegas show unprecedented usage of transit interactive kiosks

CHK America's Connectpoint® Interactive Kiosks can access real-time arrival information and plan their trip within the transit system while also being able to incorporate first and last mile choices  personal car use, bicycle, or walking.

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