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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2017

WMATA taps taxi companies for subsidized Md. paratransit services

The decision was a win for disability rights activists who pressed WMATA officials to avoid companies such as Uber, because they lack vehicles with wheelchair-ramps and have been sued for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2017

Cubic, TfL launch mobile ticketing app for Oyster smart card customers

The mobile app will allow Oyster card customers to manage their travel fares and payments, top up their cards, and view their journey history on the go via Android or Apple iOS devices.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2017

MARTA GM/CEO Parker announces departure

Keith Parker is set to helm a non-profit organization. The agency's Board will vote to approve an interim GM in an upcoming session and will launch a national search for a permanent chief executive.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2017

Capital Metro steps up to rescue those impacted by Hurricane Harvey

The agency was able to send five vehicles for the transport of 10 wheelchair passengers from a medical facility in Corpus Christi, Texas to a shelter in San Antonio. They are also offering free passes and travel training to those people that are in shelters in Austin.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2017

5 Passive Design Strategies to Help Condition Transit Facilities

Establishing a function-first facility that then integrates passive design strategies can lead to more operationally and energy efficient transit facilities.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2017

IndyGo releases Red Line BRT construction bid package

The Red Line, is planned to open for service in spring 2019, will stretch 13 miles from Broad Ripple to the University of Indianapolis.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2017

Rieck named Tulsa Transit GM

Tim Rieck has over 20 years of transit experience spanning operations, planning, technology, and community partnerships.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2017

Exclusive: Houston METRO gives Hurricane Harvey service update

The agency was able to get about 20 bus routes back on line today along with a portion of its rail, according to a spokesperson.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2017

RATP Dev brings first electric bus to Zion National Park

The Proterra E2 operates alongside the rest of the current liquid propane gas-fueled fleet and is part of a pilot program that will inform broader plans to introduce more electric units at the park.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2017

K. Jane Williams appointed FTA deputy administrator

Prior to joining FTA, Williams was the director of the Washington Area Transit Office in the Maryland Department of Transportation.

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