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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

E-scooter video depicts how sidewalk use impacts people with disabilities

In video, Portlanders with disabilities share how illegal e-scooter sidewalk riding and improper parking impact their safety.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Feds call for development of highway-rail grade crossing safety plans

Proposed rule would require all states and D.C., to develop and implement a new or updated action plan.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2019

CVSA reminds motorcoach industry of federal ELD mandate deadline

According to FMCSA, there will be no extensions or exceptions made and no "soft enforcement" grace period.

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2019

LIRR safety fixes 'virtually eliminated' motorists turning onto tracks

The FRA recommends other railroads review program, which uses flexible delineators at railroad crossings and enhanced GPS alerts.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2019

Virgin Hyperloop One ready for 3rd-party safety assessment

Certifer, as the independent safety assessor, is working with VHO to move the first-of-its-kind certification process forward.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2019

Uber stripped of its license to operate in London

TfL identified a pattern of failures by the company including several breaches that placed passengers and their safety at risk.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2019

APTA touts commuter rail's PTC progress in Q3

As of Sept. 30, 97% of railroads are PTC-certified, in revenue service demonstration, or field testing.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2019

Former board member tapped as next SEPTA GM

Leslie S. Richards, who was voted unanimously by the board, will join SEPTA in January.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2019

'Inadequate safety culture' to blame for Uber's automated vehicle crash

The pedestrian’s impairment at the time of the crash, coupled with crossing outside a crosswalk, contributed to the crash.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2019

Cities to spend $141 billion on smart city projects in 2019, study says

Global survey of 100 cities reveals roadmap to smart city best practices and the keys to unlocking ROI and managing investmen.

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