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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2017

Ohio think tank calls for $75M transportation fund for region

The state funds only 1% of public transportation in the state, although the Ohio Department of Transportation's Transit Needs Study said the state should provide 10% of transit's funding.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2017

Senate Dems propose $1 trillion infrastructure plan

They pitched their plan to President Donald Trump and asked for his support.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2017

Thousands take Metro to 'Women’s March' in Downtown L.A.

Metro Rail carried a total of 592,000 boarding passengers — 360,000 more riders than on a typical Saturday.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2017

PSTA expands partnership with Uber, taxi companies

The agency is subsidizing the first $5 of a trip from a bus stop to their final destination, with the customer paying the rest, which with the zone setup will usually be around $1.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2017

UMass Lowell offering free regional transportation to students, staff

With the new program, UMass Lowell is increasing transportation options — which include a network of campus shuttles and a free bicycle-sharing program

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

U.S. DOT designates 10 automated vehicle proving grounds for testing

Designees all have different facilities that can be used to gauge safety, manage various roadways and conditions, and handle various types of vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

N.Y. MTA expands sleep apnea program systemwide

Employees who are deemed at risk based upon the screening will be referred for further testing and potential diagnosis and treatment.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

Local Motors, Stantec partner to deliver, test self-driving shuttles

Will provide a full suite of services in the delivery of Local Motors' Olli, a self-driving, cognitive shuttle targeted for use by various markets, including transit agencies, universities and hospitals.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2017

Grech Motors unveils new vehicle built on Ford 2017 F-550 chassis

Equipped with either a powerful 6.7-liter V8 turbo diesel engine or 6.8-liter V-10 gasoline engine, the new 2017 F-550 GM33 minicoach can seat up to 27 passengers as a shuttle with rear luggage.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2017

SouthWest Transit pioneering Uber-like public service

The agency launched Prime, as the service is called, in July 2015 with the idea of helping passengers complete the “last-mile commute."

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