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News•by Staff•December 4, 2014

Solar roadways, 'Internet of Things' to shape highways of the future

As well as highways evolving, the report foresees that patterns of ownership will change in the coming years, with commuters more likely to purchase access to a vehicle rather than the vehicle itself.

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News•by Staff•December 4, 2014

NJ Transit employees to take customer relations training

Principles to be covered in the program, which will launch in early 2015, include employees understanding their role, communicating clearly, non-verbal communication, effective listening, conflict resolution and how to deal with difficult customers.

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News•by Staff•December 4, 2014

Paul Revere Transportation wins Grand Canyon contract

The service provides free shuttle transportation to visitors at one of the world’s most recognizable destinations.

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News•by Staff•December 4, 2014

FMCSA seeking comments on revising financial responsibility levels

An April 2014 Report to Congress found that while catastrophic motor carrier crashes are rare, the costs for resulting severe and critical injuries can exceed $1 million; current insurance limits do not adequately cover these costs, which are primarily due to increases in medical expenses and other crash-related costs.

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News•by Staff•December 3, 2014

China plans to re-bid Mexico high-speed rail project

The Latin American nation said it would re-run the tender in late November under the same terms, the report said.

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News•by Staff•November 26, 2014

BART debuts new service to Oakland International Airport

Riders can now board one of four three-car automated people movers at either the Coliseum Station or the Oakland International Airport Station and take the eight-minute ride at 30 mph.

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Videos•by Staff•November 26, 2014

BART to Oakland International Airport

The Bay Area Rapid Transit District's (BART) new train to plane service; BART to OAK, which provides an easy connection to Oakland International Airport, opened for passenger service on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. Riders can now board one of four three-car automated people movers at either the Coliseum Station or the Oakland International Airport Station and take the eight-minute ride at 30 mph.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•November 26, 2014

Photos: Denver RTD commuter railcar delivery 2014

Denver RTD commuter railcar delivery 2014

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News•by Staff•November 26, 2014

FRA issues roadway worker safety advisory

Safety Advisory 2014-02 Roadway Worker Authority Limits, highlights the need for railroads to ensure that appropriate safety redundancies are in place in the event an employee fails to comply with existing rules and procedures.

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News•by Staff•November 26, 2014

Amtrak reports record revenue

Covered 93% of its operating costs with ticket sales and other revenues, up from 89% the year before. In addition, Amtrak’s unaudited federally funded operating loss of approximately $227 million was the lowest level since 1973.

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