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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2015

London Underground signaling, control contract awarded to Thales

Main benefits will be delivered by 2022, when the frequency of trains running during peak periods will increase to 32 trains per hour in central London — a train every two minutes — with frequency increases at other times as well.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2015

Alstom to supply trains to the Midi-Pyrénées region

The Régiolis trains have been fitted with specific equipment such as passenger counting systems, dedicated storage space for bicycles and luggage, and front-panel displays showing the destinations.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2015

L.A. Metro creates 'Innovative' office to champion ideas for improved mobility

The small OEI team will consult with some of the best and brightest minds in local, national and international academia, along with those in the nation’s transportation and policy think tanks and senior transportation veterans.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2015

New Miami-Dade transit head wants to make city 'car-optional'

Alice Bravo admits it's a long-term goal, but in the near future, she wants to create a system that can monitor intersection congestion and adapt on a moment’s notice depending upon traffic flow to optimize efficiency.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2015

APTA recognizes public transit agencies, companies for sustainability efforts

Public transit agencies and businesses that voluntarily participate in the APTA Sustainability Commitment program commit to implementing processes and actions that create continuous improvements in environmental, social and economic sustainability.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2015

Honolulu's rail tax came in $8M short last quarter

Overall, HART has collected a total of $1.52 billion in surcharge revenue for the rail project, which is about  39 million, or 1.18%, below projections.

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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2015

Obama scolds Congress at highway bill signing

Obama, who has long pushed for a multi-year highway bill, said he had no choice but to sign the short-term measure to prevent an interruption of money for roads and bridges during the busy summer construction season.

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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2015

MBTA leadership team divided into 2 positions

The chief administrator will focus on the fiscal health of the organization, enabling the general manager to focus on improving service for customers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2015

Pres. Obama nominates former MBTA GM Scott to member of NTSB

In addition to leading the MBTA, Scott was Massachusetts Department of Transportation Rail & Transit Administrator, roles she held from 2012 to April 2015. 

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2015

Former Santa Clara VTA chief hired to oversee Honolulu rail project

Michael Burns will be responsible for overseeing the rail project’s finances, as well as the functioning of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation board.

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