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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

FRA report finds industry on path to meeting PTC mandate

As of Dec. 31, systems were in RSD or operation on 55,601 route miles — 96.3% of the nearly 58,000 route miles subject to the mandate.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

9 startups tapped to bring cutting-edge tech to MTA, other area agencies

More than 130 companies applied to be part of this year’s program, which focuses on three topics that were jointly chosen by the participating agencies.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2020

Ride-sharing apps create 69% more emissions than trips they replace

Frequently replace lower-carbon options — such as public transit, walking, or biking — that consumers might have used otherwise.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2020

Milwaukee to install smart kiosks along streetcar route

The smart kiosks will be dual sided, featuring 55-inch touch screens providing curated local content in multiple languages.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2020

MBTA equips high-ridership bus stops with real-time info tech

The solar-powered electronic ink (E Ink) signs, located at 18 bus stops in several Boston neighborhoods, provides stop-specific info.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2020

NYCT seeks to buy up to 949 open-gangway subway cars

Agency is planning a base order of 504 new cars, which will be identified as the R262 class, with the option of 445 additional cars.

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ArticlesFebruary 25, 2020

Tips for protecting your vehicles from the silent threat of corrosion

Can jeopardize vehicle components, generate safety and reliability concerns, and ultimately shorten a vehicle’s useful working life.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2020

Best (and Worst) Cities for Commuting on Public Transportation in the U.S.

The No. 1 ranked public transportation network allows riders to get nearly anywhere in the area within 30 minutes.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2020

LADOT places largest electric bus order in U.S. history

The agency's purchase will add 155 zero-emission buses to the city’s fleet.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2020

MV Transportation adding Lytx system on 1,500 more vehicles

The new deployment covers MV's support for King County Metro, the RTC of Southern Nevada, and Capital Metro.

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