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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2020

Sustainable transport on track to bypass cars by 2030 in largest cities

Cycling is predicted to increase by 18%, while walking and public transport usage will rise by 15% and 6% respectively.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2020

FTA makes $9M available to improve rail transit, bus operator safety

Includes $7.3 million for new tech/designs for rail transit safety; and $2 million for projects that redesign transit bus operator compartment.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2020

Columbus unveils nation's first public AV shuttle for residential area

Two all-electric vehicles, serviced by autonomous mobility provider EasyMile, will service the 2.9-mile route.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2020

NY MTA selects firms to bid on Metro-North Penn Station project

The project will bring rail service into Penn Station by 2023 and create four new ADA- accessible stations in the east Bronx. 

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2020

Biz News: New Flyer, Grande West, and CCW land contracts

Florida taps Xcelsior bus platform for statewide contract, while ABG nets order set to be delivered in 2020 and Santa Cruz refurbs buses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2020

CTA teams to launch STEM-focused scholarship program

The new fund will provide college scholarships and mentoring supports, along with access to career development opportunities.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2020

Georgia preparing for imminent adoption of connected-vehicle tech

To date, more than 400 locations across metro Atlanta are already connected with CV technology.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2020

APTA recognizes Clever Devices, Keolis for sustainability practices

Public transit agencies and businesses voluntarily choose to join the APTA Sustainability Commitment program.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2020

Peoria, Ariz., to launch first/last-mile pilot with Beep, NAVYA

The pilot program, using an autonomous shuttle, will capture ridership adoption behaviors and patterns to determine what solutions are best.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2020

Moovit adds augmented reality to app to boost accessibility of transit

Developed based on user feedback, the app will display digital directions on top of real-world images and help point the way for users to easily get to their destination.

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