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NewsJune 23, 2020

NJ TRANSIT Study to Explore Use of Ultraviolet Tech to Clean Buses

The study, to be conducted over the next few months, will include examining the effectiveness of the UVC wavelength in killing viruses as well as electronically mapping the interior of different bus models to determine the best placement for the UVC source.

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NewsJune 23, 2020

American Seating to begin Applying Antimicrobial Coating to Products

Aegis bonds to the surface and creates an environment that prevents organisms from attaching and thriving on treated surfaces.

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NewsJune 23, 2020

ABA Publishes Sample Policies for Post-Pandemic Cleanliness, Safety Protocols

The main message behind the guide is that the motorcoach industry is ready to take travelers wherever they want to go in clean buses.

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ArticlesJune 22, 2020

5 Qs with Beep's Joe Moye on the Mayo Clinic AV project

On March 30, autonomous shuttles were used to transport medical supplies and COVID-19 tests for the first time in the U.S.

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NewsJune 19, 2020

San Diego's MTS Reveals Fare Diversion, Electric Bus Plans

Beginning in early September, the agency will implement a pilot program that reduces fines, offers more payment options, a community service option in lieu of payment, and a new appeal window.

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NewsJune 18, 2020

MBTA, VRE extend Keolis rail contracts

VRE's contract will now run through 2025, while MBTA will run through 2026.

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NewsJune 17, 2020

TriMet reallocates $1.8M in funding from Transit Police to community-based services

The new actions TriMet announced join the steps and actions taken over the past five years, in coordination with its Transit Equity Advisory Committee, to make TriMet more fair and equitable.

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NewsJune 17, 2020

Wabtec lands $120M Virgin Trains USA PTC contract

In total, will equip 90 freight and commuter locomotives with its I-ETMS train control technology.

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NewsJune 16, 2020

DART installing COVID-19 shields on all buses

The new shield leverages DART's initial investment of the operator barrier door by expanding a shield forward toward the windshield and upward toward the ceiling.

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Newsby Alex RomanJune 15, 2020

COVID's impact on Canadian transit and more with CUTA's D'Angelo

The president and CEO joins the podcast to discuss the continued fight for more operations funding and what transit looks like as provinces begin to open up.

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