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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2020

FRA report looks at PTC progress

Work remains as 63.2% of all commuter railroads’ cumulative required route miles were PTC-governed as of March 31, an 8.5% increase since last quarter.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2020

Vapor offers contactless bus passenger egress

The CLASS® Sensing System enables passengers to exit without touching a tape or bar, handle, or the exit door.

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ArticlesMay 12, 2020

4 questions transit agencies need to ask themselves in the wake of COVID-19

Government orders to stay at home, social distancing recommendations, and an unfortunate rise in unemployment have meant that transit ridership has plummeted across the globe.

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ArticlesMay 7, 2020

5 Long-term Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Transit

With this unprecedented crisis will come a new way for transit agencies to operate service and do business on a day-to-day basis. So what might that look like?

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2020

Intel acquires Moovit

By working together as part of Intel and Mobileye, Moovit will advance the company’s MaaS strategy and the global adoption of autonomous transportation.

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Articlesby Ben WhitakerMay 5, 2020

Creating a contactless future for cities

COVID-19 has made it clear that handling cash and touching equipment — like turnstiles or fare vending machines — to board, could make transit less attractive through the risk of infection.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2020

Metra increasing Electric service to complete PTC

The new schedule will represent about 74% of the normal weekday service.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2020

SacRT launch Wi-Fi Bus to close digital divide

Testing for the 60-day proof of concept began Friday, with the first three Wi-Fi Buses going live Monday, to promote opportunities for distance learning, telework, and telehealth.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2020

Miami-Dade Transit adding 140 New Flyer CNG buses

The buses will replace older, end-of-life diesel vehicles with low-emission and more efficient buses that deliver increased sustainability in the community.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2020

MBTA, Transdev partner with Orion Labs for advanced communication

Transdev is the operating partner for MBTA´s door-to-door paratransit service, The RIDE, an essential transportation “safety net” for seniors and the disabled to access essential services.

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