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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2016

Porcari named president of U.S. Advisory Services at WSP | PB

Will direct the firm’s strategic consulting services across all market sectors, including buildings, transportation and infrastructure, industrial and energy, and environment. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2016

MBTA, Samaritans launch suicide prevention campaign

Digital signage will run messages daily offering a help line call and text number, while announcements will be made at key transit stations and will expand to cars and bus stations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2016

San Diego MTS stepping up wheelchair, priority seating enforcement

With the Board’s action to amend MTS Ordinance No. 13, refusal by a rider to vacate priority seating and wheelchair areas for persons with disabilities and the elderly upon request may result in a citation and fines up to $100.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2016

BlueIndy car sharing service exceeds 1,000 members, 7,000 rides

In addition to a growing fleet of electric cars, BlueIndy is opening 20 new stations by the end of February 2016.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2016

NFTA introduces 3 different CNG model vehicles to fleet

Starting Jan. 12, 2016, Metro will begin operating the first of 44 full-size buses, first of 10 paratransit vans and two MV-1 supervisor vehicles, all powered by CNG. The new buses and vans will replace the oldest diesel vehicles currently in use.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2016

Elevated train idea could solve Boston's winter transit woes

To increase passenger volume, cars would run above and below the lines, and to address those harsh Boston winters the tracks would be heated to prevent accumulation of ice and snow.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2016

New D.C. Metro chief makes key appointments

Metro GM Paul J. Wiedefeld appointed former interim chief Jack Requa to a newly created position and rehired a former assistant as special adviser.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2016

Former Q'Straint sales, tech expert Goss dies

One of Goss's most notable accomplishments was the development of the Q'Straint National Training Seminar, which has evolved into a unique and highly regarded industry program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2016

RTC's new mobility center provides free public transit training

RTC specialists can teach clients — in a group or one-to-one setting — how to use public transit safely and efficiently in a contained environment that simulates the outdoors.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2016

REV Group names Walsh president REV Bus Division

REV Bus provides several of the industry’s leading brands including Champion Bus, Collins Bus, ElDorado National-California, ElDorado National-Kansas, Federal Coach, Goshen Coach and Krystal.

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