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News•by Staff•July 1, 2015

How transportation played key role in transformation of Milan

The Brussels based UITP’s World Congress is the major global gathering of the world’s public transport industry to network, review progress and innovation, understand trends from suppliers as well as focus on the challenges that public transport faces in delivering a viable, sustainable future for the world.

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News•by Staff•July 1, 2015

Metrolink receives $41M for low-emission locomotives

Tier 4 locomotives are expected to reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions by more than 85% compared to current Tier 0 locomotive engines.

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News•by Staff•July 1, 2015

LYNX chief is sole finalist for top Charlotte transit post

Prior to joining LYNX, John Lewis served as the CEO of the Greater Richmond Transit Company.

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News•by Staff•July 1, 2015

Calif.'s SMART secures $11 million grant to buy 3 more railcars

The three additional cars will boost SMART’s seating capacity by 35%, officials said. Because of the escalating costs for railcars, the grant also was estimated to have saved taxpayers about $11 million, according to state officials,

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News•by Staff•July 1, 2015

RideScout acquires GlobeSherpa to advance mobile payment ticketing

Together, the companies will offer multiple transportation options accessed through one platform, with booking and payment integrated to allow for a seamless experience.

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News•by Staff•June 30, 2015

Parsons Brinckerhoff under contract to deliver Calif. high-speed rail

Will begin work on a seven-year, $700 million rail delivery partner contract awarded by the California High-Speed Rail Authority earlier this month.

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News•by Staff•June 30, 2015

Alstom to supply 13 Coradia Lint regional trains to Danish network

The Coradia Lint 41 is an environmentally-friendly low-consumption Diesel Multiple Unit that can reach a maximum operating speed of up to 87 mph.

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News•by Staff•June 30, 2015

Bombardier to supply trains for Delhi Metro

The order for 162 MOVIA metro cars is valued at approximately $228 million, and delivery will begin in the third quarter of 2016.

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News•by Staff•June 29, 2015

Website helps commuters tap multimodal options

CarFreeAtoZ plans trips in a manner similar to Google Maps or Mapquest, but it combines different transit options, such as walking, using the Metro and biking.

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News•by Staff•June 26, 2015

Calif. Bay Area residents say they'd pay for public transportation

In a recent poll, 59% said they would support a second Transbay Tube to help ease BART’s overcrowding, even though the price would be high. The poll did not offer cost estimates or ask if those surveyed would be willing to tax themselves for the improvement.

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