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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2017

Chicago taps 3 firms to bid on first phase of rail line modernization project

The Walsh Fluor Design-Build Team, Chicago Rail Constructors, and the Kiewit Infrastructure Co. will submit design-build proposals for the project.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2017

Sacramento RT votes to drastically slash student passes to boost ridership

The new fares, if approved, are scheduled to last six months, until the end of the school year.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2017

INIT processes first virtual fare card via Android Pay

The ground-breaking development constitutes a history-making milestone for TriMet, moovel, the provider of the Hop Fastpass mobile app, and INIT Innovations in Transportation Inc.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2017

NY ramps up security following bus terminal explosion

Gov. Cuomo called for state police and the National Guard to look over soft targets like airports, train stations, bridges, and tunnels following Monday’s explosion in an underground walkway near the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2017

Nashville Mayor files bill for May transportation referendum

Mayor Barry wants to raise four taxes, including the sales tax, to create dedicated funding for a far-reaching mass transit proposal that includes light rail.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2017

Bombardier to supply 333 UK trains

The overall value of the rolling stock and maintenance contracts are valued at approximately $724 million.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2017

Google Maps will soon tell you when to get off train, bus

The planned update to Google Maps will give you live guidance and interactive real-time notifications during the user's journey on public transportation.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2017

LA Metro rail extension project marks tunneling milestone

Angeli, the tunnel boring machine, was lowered into the ground near 1st and Central in late 2016 and began digging the tunnels in early February.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2017

Canada's Metrolinx enhances smart card privacy policy

Recommendations were designed to improve privacy protections and provide greater clarity to the public about how and when it will provide cardholders’ data to officers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2017

Honolulu's HART hires consultant to explore P3 for light rail project

Ernst & Young will conduct a feasibility study, which will include orchestrating an industry day in Honolulu for interested potential participants in a future P3 procurement.

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