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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2019

Detectable Warning Systems releases new ADA-compliant products

The offerings provide advanced rigid composite material solutions with “tactile cues” for either cast-in-place or surface applied construction and safety applications.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2019

BART, The Salvation Army team up to help homeless

Funds to be used for supportive housing, substance abuse treatment, case management, blankets, socks, and other services.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2019

Panel recommends 34 ways to improve MBTA safety for riders, staff

The process drew on 100 interviews, six focus groups, and extensive site visits throughout the MBTA system.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 10, 2019

Key Steps to Finding a New Public Transit CEO

The changing face of public transportation’s role in communities is having an impact on transit boards when they are searching for a new leader.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2019

NY MTA mounted-camera program begins issuing bus lane violations

Since camera enforcement on the M15 began, there have been improvements in bus speeds on First and Second Avenues.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2019

NTSB makes 22 safety recs to improve bicycle safety

Investigators identified two primary areas that, if addressed, would have the biggest effect on reducing the number of vehicle-bicycle collisions.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2019

Majority of global workforce ready to shift jobs, upskill due to new tech

Germany, France, UK, Canada, and US are some notable countries where residents are less willing to spend significant time on learning.

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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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