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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2017

Houston Metro releases video of near-miss on light rail system

Posted the video of the October 2016 incident on YouTube along with a message urging parents to “talk to your kids about rail safety.”

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2017

UITP hosts first ever global 'hackathon' at Summit in Montreal

The event, a new initiative from the UITP Foundation Youth for Public Transport, brought together computer programmers, designers, developers, and more to collaborate on innovative and sustainable solutions to transport problems.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2017

NY MTA campaign encourages offering pregnant, disabled and seniors a seat

The pilot program, which began on Mother’s Day and runs through Labor Day, will examine ways to encourage courtesy by helping riders easily identify fellow customers with specialized needs who need a seat.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2017

[Exclusive] After several months, is London Night Tube service working?

In many ways the results of this overnight Tube service is not remarkable to the casual visitor, or new resident in London. This is a large and busy city, and many people depend on public transport as the only logical means of travelling around.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2017

Luminator Technology Group acquires Apollo Video

Since its release in 2004, Apollo Video has supplied their flagship product, the RoadRunner™ system to over 400 agencies worldwide, representing more than 30,000 total implementations.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2017

ETA Transit Systems adding Colorado Springs headquarters

The expansion, driven by substantial growth along the Pacific Coast and neighboring states, helps to provide customers west of the Mississippi River with closer, more responsive service.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2017

San Diego MTS' rail unit adopts LiDAR tech to enhance track data

The new image-enhancing technology provides pinpoint accuracy of the agency’s 106 miles of track.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2017

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to operate as WSP USA in U.S.

Parsons Brinckerhoff, a transportation engineering and management organization founded in 1885 in New York City, was acquired in 2014 by WSP, a global professional services consultancy.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2017

Pittsburgh Port Authority board appoints interim CEO

David L. Donahoe will serve as interim CEO, effective June 1, while the Board conducts a national search for a permanent replacement.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2017

APTA announces 2017 Bus Safety & Security Excellence awards

Award winners include the San Diego MTS for their campaign to increase pedestrian safety and the Greater Bridgeport Transit for their "toolbox" to address preventable accidents.

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