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News•by Staff•May 24, 2018

NYCT plan to improve subways, buses, accessibility, corporate culture

Plan highlights include making more than 50 new stations accessible and completely redesigning the bus network.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2018

Study could help riders find right place to stand in before train arrives

Passengers stood in the best possible position on the platform when they received continuous, mostly visual information.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2018

FRA to hold webinar for PTC grant funding applicants

Eligible projects include: Spectrum; any component, testing, and training for the implementation of PTC systems; and interoperability.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2018

BART to add new ride quality monitoring tool

Incorporating cutting edge GPS and accelerometer sensors with an intuitive easy-to-use control software interface, dFuzion Inc.'s rMetrix effectively and efficiently assesses ride quality, comfort, and safety.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2018

CTA upgrades 600 security cameras for rail safety program launch

Along with lighting improvements along the Green Line, the upgrade kicks off the first of several phases of the Safe & Secure program.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2018

Wabtec, GE Transportation to merge

Union is expected to drive the advancement and implementation of technology solutions to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity for the transportation industry.

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News•by Staff•May 21, 2018

AI, analytics key to mobile-friendly apps that correct bad driving habits

MARTA is launching a study measuring the impact technology such as Predictive Coach can have on transit drivers.

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News•by Staff•May 19, 2018

Palm Tran focuses on importance of its bus operators

Since the day-to-day tasks of bus operators are hard work, Palm Tran and county officials honored the drivers through “Bus Operator Appreciation Day” in April.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2018

Md. latest state to land State Safety Oversight certification

Federal law requires states with rail transit systems to obtain FTA certification of their SSO Programs by April 15, 2019.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2018

Sound Transit Link light rail extension lands $75M grant

Construction is expected to begin in Fall 2018, with revenue service targeted for 2022.

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