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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2017

New research center to test boundaries of smart transportation in NYC

Other universities will join NYU to study challenging transportation problems and field-test novel solutions in close collaboration with transportation users, government agencies, policy makers, private companies, and entrepreneurs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2017

Transdev names McCaul to GM of Cincinnati streetcar operations

He brings a background of more than 15 years of progressive roles and responsibilities at Pan Am Railways, the largest regional railroad in North America, based near Boston.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2017

Las Vegas summit highlights tech revolutionizing mass transit

Speakers focused on current actions making the emerging technology of advanced mobility a reality, including specific accomplishments and successful public/private partnerships.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2017

TTC considering cameras to improve streetcar safety

Similar to red light cameras, the cameras would capture license plates, allowing vehicle owners to be issued a fine for violating the Highway Traffic Act — $110 and three demerit points.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2017

U.S. DOT commits $1.5B to L.A. Metro Purple Line Extension

Coupled with Metro’s $747 million local match made possible by 2008’s Measure R sales tax, $2.4 billion is now secured to continue construction of one of L.A. County’s most critically needed public transit projects.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2017

Jacobs wins NJ Transit rail microgrid project contract

The microgrid will be capable of supplying highly resilient power during critical times when the regional electric grid may be compromised due to storms or other events.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2017

San Francisco MTA to unveil first Siemens railcar

The SFMTA’s ultimate purchase of 260 light rail vehicles may be one of the largest purchases of light rail vehicles in North America in modern history, and will increase Muni’s light rail vehicle fleet by 50%.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2017

China to spend $500B to expand rail system by 2020

The high-speed rail network will span more than 18,650 miles under the proposal, which is about 6.5 times the length of a road trip between New York and L.A.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2017

Alstom publishes environmental declaration for new-gen beacons

SmartBalise is an eco-designed product, with minimized environmental impact all the way from manufacture to end-of-life.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2017

More than 100 injured in LIRR derailment in Brooklyn, N.Y.

The LIRR is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, carrying an average of 301,000 customers each weekday.

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