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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2020

Toyota to build prototype city of the future, test connected AI tech

To move residents through the city, only fully-autonomous, zero-emission vehicles will be allowed on the main thoroughfares.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2020

N.Y. MTA seeks design-build teams to bring accessibility to stations

The teams will make full vertical accessibility at the stations by installing elevators and making other ADA improvements.

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ArticlesCover StoryJanuary 6, 2020

Successful ways to attract, retain women in the transportation industry

Promote the desired perceptions of the organization, connect early with students, provide flexible workplaces, and a welcoming culture.

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NewsJanuary 2, 2020

TriMet low-income fare program helps man leave 'criminal life' behind

Agency has partnered with dozens of non-profits, social service agencies, colleges and universities to expand access to program.

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NewsJanuary 2, 2020

2019's Cities with the Best (and Worst) Public Transportation

Ranks 100 U.S. cities across three key dimensions: Accessibility; Convenience; Safety; Reliability; and Public Transit Resources.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 1, 2020

N.Y. MTA plan 'redraws' Queens bus service to boost speed, reliability

NYC Transit bus stops are the closest-spaced in the country, some of which are as close as two blocks apart.

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Newsby StaffDecember 31, 2019

Public transit users can now ask Amazon's Alexa, "Where's my bus?"

A USF researcher utilized a new personalization feature for Alexa to upgrade the OneBusAway skill.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2019

Chicago's Pace renews National Express paratransit contract

The renewal is based in part on the company’s proven partnership.

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Newsby StaffDecember 26, 2019

2020 will see cities develop advanced urban strategies, report says

The concepts of digital twins, urban modeling, resilience, circularity, smart urban spaces, and electric micro-mobility and microtransit...

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Newsby StaffDecember 26, 2019

RTC van donation helps local man regain independence, beat odds

The Southern Nevada-based agency donated a van to a local healthcare and human services nonprofit to help people like Deary.

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