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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2016

School launches navigational app for bus riders with visual impairments

The micronavigation app provides user-submitted navigational clues to help bus riders with visual impairments locate outdoor bus stops more precisely.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2016

Uber turning to facial recognition to improve safety

As of Friday, drivers will now be asked to take a photo of themselves "periodically" before starting a session where they accept rides and the photo will be matched against a picture Uber has on file.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2016

FDOT, Fla. Poly partner to develop transportation tech facility

SunTrax includes a 2.25-mile oval track on a 400-acre site in Polk County, centrally located between Tampa and Orlando. 

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2016

APTA names new sr. director, government affairs

Andrew Brady most recently worked for retiring Rep. Richard Hanna (NY-22) as the deputy chief of staff and legislative director. He had previously served Rep. Hanna as a legislative assistant in 2011 and 2012.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2016

Calif. SMART policy proposes cellphone ban onboard trains

The proposed ban highlights debate over the use of cellphones in public spaces for work or leisure purposes, and the annoyance many feel at being roped into someone else’s conversation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2016

NY MTA bus drivers have reported nearly 1,000 threats this year

Drivers and union officials said an untold number of incidents never get reported. Last year, MTA bus drivers filed 1,466 reports of threats and harassment.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2016

L.A. Metro Board approves security enhancements on transit

Under the approved proposal, additional staff will be assigned to key hubs, rail stations and parking facilities in addition to safeguarding critical infrastructure.

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SponsoredSeptember 22, 2016

Mobile Surveillance Systems Improve Customization, Integration Options

Innovations in mobile surveillance technology have led to higher-quality video and a wider range of options for fleet operations. High-definition video gives transit agencies detailed footage of incidents, and improvements in memory and storage have made it much more cost-effective for operations to use these solutions.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

U.S. DOT issues policy for testing, deployment of automated vehicles

Vehicle performance guidance uses a 15-point Safety Assessment to set clear expectations for manufacturers developing and deploying automated vehicle technologies.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

Cubic opens global ops center for transportation services

The new center utilizes Cubic’s latest innovations, including cloud-based enterprise software, best-in-class service management tools and advanced analytics.

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