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News•by Staff•December 23, 2019

Portland extends e-scooter pilot program

The extension will provide more time to thoroughly study the impacts of e-scooters and how e-scooters should continue to be allowed in Portland.

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News•by Staff•December 23, 2019

Cubic launching loyalty-based ad service for public transit

The service allows brands to place advertisements within a transit agency’s mobile traveler app and/or physical assets such as gates and ticket vending machines.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2019

Biz News: New Flyer, Lightning Systems deliver enviro-friendly vehicles

Canada's Brampton Transit will add diesel-hybrid electrics, while a Floridian microtransit provider will add wheelchair-accessible cutaways.

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News•December 18, 2019

Students’ tour of TriMet rail ops sparks interest in transit engineering

Engineering and rail training supervisors provided insight into rail operations, as well as hands-on demonstrations of its systems.

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News•by Staff•December 17, 2019

Proterra receives statewide Calif. contract for e-buses, charging infra.

Also, transit agencies and other institutions outside of California can leverage the contract to simplify the electric bus purchasing process.

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News•by Staff•December 16, 2019

All-electric articulated buses hit New York City streets

The vehicles are the first of approximately 500 electric buses that will be purchased as part of the historic 2020-2024 Capital Plan.

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News•by Staff•December 16, 2019

Study finds automated shuttle buses 'opens multitude of possibilities'

They can significantly reduce operating costs under certain conditions as compared to current public transport.

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News•by Staff•December 16, 2019

Pittsburgh's Port Authority adds free Wi-Fi on 400-plus buses

The upgrade cost the authority $2.4 million up front and about $400,000 a year.

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Articles•December 16, 2019

How can transit enhance the customer experience?

Overcome these barriers when transitioning from a traditional, business-objective approach to a customer-driven strategy.

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News•by Staff•December 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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