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News•by Staff•July 10, 2019

Denver's Uber Transit app showing strong initial performance, growth

Riders are using the Uber app to plan and book their transportation from home, to work, to appointments, and to the airport.

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News•by Staff•July 10, 2019

DART, City of Dallas lock down streetcar operation agreement

It outlines responsibilities related to the planning, design, construction, procurement, operations, and maintenance of the system.

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News•by Staff•July 10, 2019

Training program brings Chinese railcar expertise to Chicago

This spring, nineteen electrical and sheet metal workers traveled to China for classroom and hands-on training.

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News•July 10, 2019

3 transit agencies land CIG funds for rail projects

The funding represents a significant commitment toward pending multi-year Full Funding Agreements for the projects.

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News•by Staff•July 8, 2019

MARTA moving forward with 'customer-focused' budget

Includes buying CNG buses, creating Riders' Advisory Council, launching customer experience program, and rehabbing rail stations.

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News•by Staff•July 8, 2019

SacRT chief Li honored as 'Best Transit CEO in North America'

Oversaw transformation of culture to “Customers First and Business Optimization,” and improving organizational performance.

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News•by Staff•July 3, 2019

Rail tunnel heat could be captured to warm homes, research says

Heat from the tunnel would cover up to 80% of the heating needs of local apartments in Lausanne, Switzerland throughout winter.

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News•by Staff•July 3, 2019

Cleveland RTA Board identifies top choice for next CEO

Voted unanimously to enter into contract negotiations with India Birdsong, a veteran of large transit systems in Chicago and Nashville.

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News•by Staff•July 2, 2019

WMATA adding more service, more affordable pass products

All Metrorail passes will now come with free Metrobus service, providing a better value and experience of customers.

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News•by Staff•July 1, 2019

BART wins top honors at 2019 APTA International Rail Rodeo

The annual event was hosted in Toronoto and aims to encourages excellence and professionalism in rail transit operations. 

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