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COO Jake Sion discusses Transit’s growth, the success of its Transit Royale program, and how technology is helping agencies improve the rider experience.
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Sponsored by APTA, in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council, this national public awareness day encourages people to change their travel behavior and switch from driving a car to riding a bus or train.
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Musician James Murphy’s plan is to give each New York MTA turnstile a unique sound, which he says could change the users experience from being a “nightmare” to a “beautiful time.”
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With as many as two million people expected to hit the city during the event, Mayor Nutter said Philadelphians should be prepared to walk a few miles or more, since private vehicles will not be a viable option and public transportation routes and schedules will be altered for efficiency and capacity purposes.
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Major event themes on the show floor included efficiency, with the bus industry working to improve fuel economy, in addition to the hybrid, CNG and all-electric buses on display. Safety and smart energy usage were a big focus in the rail industry, while a variety of IT companies presented their latest passenger information, ticketing and payment solutions.
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Joe Williams, a 16-year transit veteran was blinded at first, and suffered third-degree burns on his right wrist, forearm and elbow from the high voltage.
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In key areas, WMATA is not effectively balancing safety-critical operations and maintenance activities with the demand for passenger service, according to the FTA.
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Close calls are safety-related issues or concerns, which could be anything from a passenger car door that opened on the wrong side of a train to a distracted conductor who was almost struck by a car being coupled in a rail yard.
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New York City Transit tops this year’s list with $16.5 billion, while several projects, including the Second Avenue Subway and Sound Transit’s University Link, hit major milestones. Meanwhile streetcars continue to make an impact, with one from 2014 successfully launching and three more set to open in the next year or two.
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The six-mile tramway, featuring 11 vehicles and 11 air-conditioned stations, provides a key link to the fast-growing urban oasis in the United Arab Emirates.
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This issue contains our annual rail projects survey as well as our annual focus on consultants. Great rail projects have always depended on good outside expertise that the best engineering and planning consultant teams have provided to project owners.
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