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Cincinnati Metro's new battery-electric bus, which was unveiled on Earth Day
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Cincinnati Metro Goes Electric

Two battery-electric buses entered service on Earth Day, with four additional vehicles expected to join the fleet this summer. Seven more buses are planned for the end of 2027, bringing Metro’s total zero-emission fleet to 13.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2018

COTA named outstanding mid-sized public transit agency, by APTA

A transit system redesign, and fleet-wide Wi-Fi access for riders were among the achievements considered by APTA.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2018

Musk proposes underground high-speed system to Dodger Stadium

The pod-like electric skates, which could carry eight to 16 passengers at a time, would travel up to 150 miles per hour.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2018

Michigan earns FTA State Safety Oversight certification

Federal law requires states with rail transit systems to obtain FTA certification of their SSO Programs by April 15, 2019.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2018

Atiyeh joins HNTB’s national rail systems team

Former project manager on I-255 Light Rail Project in Denver brings technical expertise and leadership experience to California.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2018

Commuter rail making strong progress on PTC, APTA says

Advancements reflect the commuter rail industry's commitment to safety and to implementing PTC by the statutory deadline.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2018

L.A. Metro to be first in U.S. to install subway body scanners

The portable passenger screening technology will help detect weapon and explosive device security threats on the transit system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2018

S.F.'s new Salesforce Transit Center open for business

In the future, the Transit Center will link to eleven transit systems, and high-speed rail.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2018

SARTA-led consortium seeks grant to increase sustainability

If approved, the grant will provide the funds needed to take the project from an exciting vision to a job-creating, pollution-reducing reality within five years.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2018

GreenPower delivers 3 more all-electric buses to City of Porterville

The delivery represents the halfway mark for Porterville’s initial order of 10 zero-emissions transit buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2018

CTA upgrading security cameras as part of 'Safe and Secure' program

Work is underway to upgrade old cameras to high-definition and add new cameras at four stations along the Blue Line.

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