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NewsOctober 10, 2017

Bind the gap: Resolving transit’s first-and-last-mile challenge

In November 2016, voters approved about 70% of public transit initiatives on ballots across America, but we all acknowledge that the connections between systems remain a critical challenge — particularly, the “first-and-last-mile” challenge.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2017

Tolar Manufacturing introducing SmartPlace solution

With over 25 years in business, Tolar arguably has the largest portfolio of transit shelters and related street furniture in North America.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2017

Wabtec’s Faiveley acquisition creates top product, service provider

Through its subsidiaries, the company provides highly engineered products — from braking equipment to electronics to HVAC systems to doors — that can be found on virtually every passenger railcar, freight car, bus, and locomotive in North America and in more than 100 countries.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2017

Evolving video tech to solve the toughest fleet problems

Recorded video can be organized with tags that are associated with hardwired triggers — like when a ramp is deployed — or cloud-based triggers from third-party software, like collision avoidance systems.

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NewsOctober 9, 2017

Managing Change in a Multimodal World Key Topic to Kickoff APTA EXPO

Incoming APTA CEO Nat Ford outlined five priorities and new committees to address the drastic changes happening in public transit.

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Newsby Alex RomanOctober 9, 2017

MARTA Focused on Providing a High-End Customer Experience

In 2016, voters passed a $2.5 billion ballot measure to increase both MARTA bus and rail service.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Being a ‘lifelong learner’ key for CapMetro’s Watson

Q&A with Linda Watson, President/CEO, Capital Metro, Austin, Texas

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Transit GM Q&A: How are you stepping up your training?

METRO asked some of the top execs in the industry what they are doing to provide comprehensive training to both driver and maintenance staff.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Signature transit centers fulfill cities’ promise

With the growing number of city dwellers, demand for and reliance on urban transit has exploded — a fact that compels metropolitan leaders, transit agencies, and transit system architects to focus greater attention not only on efficiency and operability, but also on designing systems that enhance customers’ daily travel experiences.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Luminator showcasing INFOtransit passenger info system with Apollo CCTV

The company will also showcase its low-power displays for stationary applications and assorted rail lighting and display technology.

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