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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2019

L.A. Metro to begin $350M modernization of Blue Line light rail system

Work will include improvements to the signaling, tracks, and overhead wires that delivers the electricity to power the trains.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

Senators urge WMATA to guard against spying in new subway cars

Lawmakers urge agency to get approval from the DOD, DOT, and Homeland Security before awarding a contract for its railcars.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

NYC Transit campaign to speed trains slowly progressing

In total since the summer of 2018, a safety committee has approved increases to speed limits at 68 locations, and the agency has implemented 24 of them.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2019

APTA urges President, Congress to open U.S. DOT

36% of agency members report the government shutdown is substantially impacting their operations and/or capital programs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2019

Motorcoach, travel associations urge immediate end to government shutdown

The group, which includes the ABA, UMA, IMG, and more said the shutdown has harmful economic effects to the U.S. and its tourism industry.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2019

OurBus partners to deliver seamless ticket authentication using sound

Chirp sends and receives data via sound, using nothing but a device's existing speaker and microphone.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2019

London's light rail network to use automatic braking system

Work began on the feasibility of introducing this new safety measure shortly after a tragic crash in Croydon in November 2016.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2019

WMATA selling surplus property to cut costs, generate revenue

Properties in Maryland, Virginia, and the District have potential for commercial, residential, and/or mixed-use development.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2019

METRO opens Call for Papers for BusCon 2019

The show returns to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 23 to 25.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2019

Report finds 62% of Portlanders view e-scooters positively

Based on this evaluation, the bureau also announced a one-year pilot program that will bring e-scooters back to Portland streets this spring.

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