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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2018

Utah Transit wins top honors at 2018 APTA International Rail Rodeo

The Rail Transit Team Achievement Award is given to the system with the highest rail operator and maintainer team combined score.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2018

Bombardier, consortium wins LAX automated people mover contract

The company be responsible for the design and supply of 44 Bombardier Innovia APM 300 vehicles, signaling, and onboard and wayside communication systems, and more.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2018

Public transit users can save $10,160 annually, says APTA report

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2018

WSP USA named new transit & rail lead

Julie D’Orazio will be responsible for increasing the firm’s transit and rail revenue, enhancing marketing capabilities, and strengthening relationships with clients.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2018

FRA to host symposium on PTC's statutory requirements

The event is intended to bring together FRA’s PTC experts and all 41 railroads congressionally mandated to implement PTC systems.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2018

Lyft app upgrade improves shared rides, integrates with cities, transit

The first two integrations are with Calif.'s Transportation Authority of Marin and the Big Blue Bus in Santa Monica.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2018

Bikeshare could increase light rail transit ridership, study says

Bikeshare programs could be a component that municipalities, which are unveiling or revitalizing light rail transit systems, want to consider.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2018

New York MTA, Waze partner for railroad crossing safety initiative

The safety issue continues to be a growing problem as distracted or confused motorists, some using GPS devices, inadvertently turn onto tracks instead of parallel roadways.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2018

Richard A. White joins SYSTRA as chief strategic officer

Most recently, White served as acting president and CEO of the American Public Transportation Association.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2018

NYC Transit continues work to improve rail accessibility

The 86 St R project will add elevators and reconfigure station infrastructure — such as handrails, turnstiles and powered gates, Braille signage, and platform panels — for full accessibility.

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