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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2018

Metrolink awarded $91.2M in state funds for rail safety upgrades

Will be used for program to build infrastructure to boost regional passenger rail service frequency to at least 30 minutes systemwide.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2018

National League of Cities unveils guide to piloting autonomous vehicles

More than 50% of America’s largest cities are preparing for AVs — up from less than 10% three years ago, according to group.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2018

Failure to control vehicle, impairment to blame for Texas bus crash

The deadly crash occurred when a pick-up truck driver crossed a double, solid-yellow centerline, entered the southbound lane, and collided with a bus carrying 13 passengers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2018

DATTCO operator named Conn.'s Motorcoach Driver of the Year

John Davis’ career as a motorcoach operator spans more than three decades and over three million miles driven.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2018

CUTA calls for random drug testing rules for transit after pot legalized

To date, Canada has declined to follow the lead of other countries, including the U.S., U.K., and Australia, which permit or require this practice.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Owner of trucking company in Canadian hockey team bus crash charged

Will face seven federal charges, including two counts of failing to maintain Hours of Service logs and three counts of failing to monitor the compliance of a driver.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Brookville delivers 100th streetcar vehicle, 50th PCC streetcar in 2018

In August 2018, Brookville also delivered the fourth in an order of five of its modern Liberty Streetcar vehicles with onboard energy storage system to the City of Milwaukee.

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Newsby StaffOctober 11, 2018

Ricon's McNutt, popular transportation industry veteran, dies

Larry McNutt, Ricon sales manager of its commercial products division, died Friday, Oct. 5. He was 69 years old.

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Newsby StaffOctober 11, 2018

Mobility, New Vehicles Highlight BusCon 2018

Held once again in Indianapolis, this year's event featured a look at AVs and electric vehicles, as well as new offerings from BYD, MCI, and Micro Bird Commercial.

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VideosOctober 11, 2018

Reality Star Snooki takes the Megabus wheel

Recently reality TV persona Snooki partnered with Megabus.com to highlight the safety features onboard Megabus vehicles, which keep riders safe.

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