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News•by Staff•January 18, 2018

Chicago RTA approves 5-year 'Invest in Transit' strategic plan

New regional plan sets a bold, yet practical, vision for “public transit as the core of the region’s robust transportation mobility network.”

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News•by Staff•January 18, 2018

TriMet Board names single finalist in GM search

Doug Kelsey joined the agency in 2015 and quickly improved the overall on-time performance of the transit system.

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News•by Staff•January 16, 2018

Sacramento RT set to launch microtransit pilot next month

Working similar to Uber, microtransit buses will carry a handful of riders at a time.

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News•by Staff•January 16, 2018

Stertil-Koni releases video demonstrating 'Continuous Recess' tech

With Stertil-Koni’s Continuous Recess system, the movable lifting unit travels horizontally, while fully recessed below floor level, making it easier and safer to lift heavy-duty vehicles, according to the company.

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News•by Staff•January 12, 2018

Capital Metro selects new President/CEO

Randy Clarke has served as the VP, operations and member services, at the American Public Transportation Association since April 2016.

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News•by Staff•January 12, 2018

U.S. DOT releases automated vehicle requests for public comment

FAVP 3.0 will emphasize a unified, intermodal approach to automated driving systems policy. It will enable the safe integration of surface automated transportation systems, including cars, trucks, light rail, infrastructure, and port operations.

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News•by Staff•January 11, 2018

Navya introduces first fully autonomous taxi in N. America

The totally electric-powered AUTONOM CAB, which will be operated by Keolis, is able to carry up to six passengers.

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News•by Staff•January 9, 2018

NJ Transit's Santoro resigns

Gov.-elect Phil Murphy will choose Santoro's successor.

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News•by Staff•January 9, 2018

L.A.'s Access Services paratransit teaming for autonomous driving pilot

The small-scale pilot with Baidu USA will cover a few short routes in the Los Angeles area, which are still being determined based on analysis of the 45 fixed routes that Access Services oversees in the area.

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News•by Staff•January 8, 2018

MCI, NFI execs talk new vehicles, service enhancements at UMA EXPO

MCI and parent New Flyer Industries Inc. held a special press event during the UMA 2018 EXPO on Monday, Jan. 8th. to review 2017 and plans for 2018 and beyond.

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