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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

Passengers toss liquid on SEPTA bus driver

The driver was treated by doctors and released without injury. No passengers suffered any injuries and those on board were placed on a following bus. 

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

Harsco's rail division captures new rail grinder sales

The latest configurations include Harsco’s Jupiter II Control System; a laser profile measurement system that provides accurate and reliable measurement of rail profiles in real time.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

Portland St. U. transportation center earns $15M research grant

The program will focus on increasing access to opportunities; improving multi-modal planning and shared use of infrastructure; advancing innovation and smart cities; and developing data, models and tools.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

UW-Milwaukee gets top bike-friendly campus ranking

There are now 164 "Bicycle Friendly Universities" in 44 states and Washington, D.C.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

FMCSA establishes drug and alcohol clearinghouse for motorcoach drivers

The final rule's annual net benefits are an estimated $42 million, with crash reductions resulting from annual and pre-employment queries by FMCSA-regulated motor carriers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

Man steals MTA bus from Staten Island depot again

The Staten Island resident took the bus on a nearly four-mile joyride, before abandoning it on a corner. It was unclear if he picked up or dropped off any passengers during his route.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

Luminator introduces 'Get Real' repair service program

While a basic repair service program was in place, Luminator has restructured and formalized the program to improve service and market competitiveness.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

WMATA launches plan to get rail line 'Back to Good'

Plan includes a train reliability program that cuts railcar delays by first retiring the oldest (1000-series) and least reliable (4000-series) cars in the fleet by the end of 2017.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2016

Last Chance: Rosco Vision to present webinar on collision avoidance system

Will provide an in-depth look into the driving environment of large transit buses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2016

Shuster to return as Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman

He also spearheaded a signature achievement of the 114th Congress — the passage of the five-year, $305 billion FAST Act surface transportation bill.

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