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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2017

BusCon Keynote Address to discuss connected/autonomous tech

In what is sure to be an interesting discussion, WSP USA's Scott Shogan will discuss its potential effects on public and private bus and shuttle operators, as well the creation of new opportunities in a shared economy.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2017

Calif.'s SolTrans taps Kranda as executive director

Beth Kranda, who succeeds Mona Babauta, currently serves as Deputy Director of Transit, the City of Santa Rosa’s senior transit position.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2017

Passport splitting GoTucson transit, parking apps to improve usability

The dedicated mobile apps will provide users with a streamlined user experience, a smoother and simpler interface, and quicker response times for both parking and transit processes.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2017

JTA's Ford wins prestigious COMTO award

The Thomas G. Neusom Founders Award is the highest honor bestowed by COMTO. Ford accepted the award at the 46th National Meeting and Training Conference in Detroit.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2017

National Express Transit acquires Cook DuPage Transportation

Established in 1975 and based in Chicago, CDT operates 275 paratransit vehicles providing more than 80,000 trips per month to PACE users in the Chicago Metropolitan area.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2017

GRTC, reservation network co. partner for on-demand paratransit service

Customer benefits include direct, non-stop service; requesting a trip for same-day service; and flexibility to schedule a reservation up to 30 days in advance.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2017

PVTA considering eliminating some 'Five College' bus runs

Routes being considered for elimination include linking Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Smith; and an express run between Smith and UMass. Together they account for some 85,000 riders each year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2017

AlphaVu launches new metric for understanding public opinion of public transit

The National Transit LCB™ is the first in a portfolio of metrics that will be released over the summer of 2017 covering ports, airports, electricity, water, and pipeline infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2017

Buy America rules raising costs for U.S. transit systems, study says

President Trump has repeatedly promised that his policies would require companies to buy and hire American.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2017

Oregon House approves $5.3B transportation funding package

The package would fund alternative transportation by instituting a payroll tax of one-tenth of a percent of wages. In 2018, officials expect to raise $103 million for public transit in metro areas and rural communities.

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