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ArticlesSeptember 20, 2016

Automated and Connected Vehicle Tech Offers Promise for Transit Agencies

Automated and connected vehicle technology has the potential to change all aspects of mobility and disrupt both public and private transportation as we know it. As Google, Uber, the automobile industry, and other organizations continue to make rapid technological advances in connected and automated vehicle technology, it is vital that public transit agencies consider these changes in their strategic planning.

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ArticlesSeptember 20, 2016

Crossrail Transforms London Transport to Move Millions

As one of Europe’s largest construction projects, Crossrail will transform rail transport in London, increasing rail capacity in central London by 10%, supporting regeneration and cutting journey times across the capital.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2016

Elkhart Coach to move to larger facility, double current capacity

Recent industry changes, along with the upcoming introduction of new products, played a significant role in Forest River’s decision to expand.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

Las Vegas RTC's Mobility Training Center wins APTA Innovation Award

Award honors a member that demonstrates innovative concepts or effective problem-solving techniques in the public transportation industry.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

FTA awards $7.3M in grants for transit to healthcare initiatives

Grants to 19 projects in 16 states will build partnerships between health, transportation, and other service providers to address the problem of how to get people without vehicles to doctors and wellness appointments to help them maintain good health.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

Bay Area 'tech' shuttle services growing, study says

During a three-year period (210-2014), the number of shuttle vehicles on Bay Area roadways jumped by more than 60 percent and ridership increased by 45 percent.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

Committee recommends interim CEO to lead Baton Rouge's CATS

William "Bill" Deville, who has been leading the agency since April, stepped in as interim leader of the bus system following the resignation earlier this year of former CEO Bob Mirabito.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

First Transit readies for 'back-to-school' season with 'Tiger' systems

The service provider operates bus systems for Louisiana State University and Princeton University.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

Creative Bus Sales acquires National Bus Sales & Leasing

**Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said Creative Bus Sales acquired National Bus Sales, but story has been amended to properly say National Bus Sales & Leasing.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Janna StarcicSeptember 15, 2016

Jacksonville Works to Provide Quality Service, While Delivering Diverse Project Portfolio

Recently lauded by APTA as a top transit system, the Florida-based agency has numerous capital projects in the works, including a multimodal hub, a roadway and mobility corridors program, BRT, automated monorail updates, and improvements to the local ferry service.

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