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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2018

Amtrak adds capacity as freeway closure continues to impact Santa Barbara County

Since train tracks reopened on Jan. 11, the Pacific Surfliner has served as the only viable ground transportation option between Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, as drive time on alternate routes between the two counties can take nearly four hours.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2018

LIRR double-track project close to complete

The project utilizes Design-Build construction and a specialized New Track Construction machine that lays rail more than 10 times faster than the MTA has ever done before, saving more than $7 million in construction costs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2018

Volvo, tech. univ. to develop autonomous electric buses in Singapore

For Volvo, this will be its first autonomous application in public transportation anywhere in the world.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2018

L.A. Metro urges riders to help report suspected human trafficking on transit

Almost one million people — mostly young girls — are trafficked against their will each year.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2018

WMATA train derails in downtown D.C.

Multiple cars of a train on the Red Line crashed off the tracks near the Farragut North station. No one was hurt, but the accident startled dozens of passengers.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2018

Stertil-Koni releases video demonstrating 'Continuous Recess' tech

With Stertil-Koni’s Continuous Recess system, the movable lifting unit travels horizontally, while fully recessed below floor level, making it easier and safer to lift heavy-duty vehicles, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2018

U.S. DOT releases automated vehicle requests for public comment

FAVP 3.0 will emphasize a unified, intermodal approach to automated driving systems policy. It will enable the safe integration of surface automated transportation systems, including cars, trucks, light rail, infrastructure, and port operations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2018

Navya introduces first fully autonomous taxi in N. America

The totally electric-powered AUTONOM CAB, which will be operated by Keolis, is able to carry up to six passengers.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2018

DART lauded for increased light rail security efforts

In December, DART's board of directors approved spending $1.7 million for 30 additional security guards, provided by contract with Walden Security, and has almost completed its first install of 48 security cameras.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2018

Amtrak names new EVP/chief safety officer

Ken Hylander will report directly to President/CEO Richard Anderson and be responsible for implementing a proven Safety Management System at Amtrak.

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