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NewsSeptember 14, 2020

HDR Names New Transportation Operational Resiliency Director

Janet Gonzalez Tudor’s responsibilities include working closely with HDR's clients and cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of new programs to support infrastructure resiliency planning.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2020

APTA, Transit Industry Unveils Nationwide ‘Health and Safety Commitments’ Program

The program was developed after asking transit users from across the country what measures would make them feel more confident riding public transportation amid concerns about COVID-19.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2020

NJ TRANSIT Piloting PPE Vending Machines

Face masks will be sold in several configurations, with a single three-ply disposable costing $1 and a 10-pack of KN95 masks selling for $25. Reusable fashion masks will also be sold.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2020

FMCSA Proposes New Under-21 Commercial Driver Pilot Program

The Federal Register notice requests comments on a new pilot program that would allow younger drivers to operate in interstate commerce.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2020

SamTrans Board Endorses 'Healthy Transit Plan'

The plan was crafted using guidance and best practices from the California Department of Public Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization, as well as other transit agencies from around the world.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2020

Redflex Begins Major Upgrade of LA Metro's Automated Enforcement Systems

Under the contract, the company will upgrade and maintain the camera systems and host the back-office solution for violations processing, customer service, and court support.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2020

San Diego MTS Launches New Reduced Fine Process

The Fare Enforcement Diversion Program will offer reduced fines, a community service option in lieu of payment, and a new appeal window.

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ArticlesAugust 31, 2020

Cleveland RTA's Caver Talks Mobility's Impact on Economics and More

With current CEO India Birdsong out on maternity leave, Dr. Floun’say Caver is serving as Acting CEO and tasked with continuing to move the agency forward while also dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest in the region.

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NewsAugust 28, 2020

NTSB Vice Chair to Serve 3 More Years

Bruce Landsberg, who has served on the National Transportation Safety Board as vice chairman since August 2018, was re-appointed to the position on Aug. 21.

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NewsAugust 28, 2020

RATP DEV USA Extends SmartDrive Contract

The organization credits the tech for a reduction of nearly 25% in insurance claims costs and the mitigation of insurance premium increases because of improvements in claims resolution and driver training.

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