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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 8, 2018

BYD to deliver first electric buses to Montreal and Longueuil, Canada

Order puts Société de transport de Montréal and the Réseau de transport de Longueuil ahead of new carbon pollution regulations.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

San Joaquin RTD named outstanding public transportation system

Despite necessary service reductions, RTD consistently delivered innovative and high-quality services.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

Internal audit finds WMATA must rewire entire 7000-Series railcar fleet

Wire crimping has never been done properly, which contributed to incidents where railcars have problems that can create significant delays.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

Amtrak reveals modernized interiors for Acela Express trains

The new interiors will feature spacious and smooth leather seats, with integrated in-seat lighting and personal electrical outlets and USB ports.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

FRA issues $1.26M for rail capital projects

Factors considered included supporting economic vitality; leveraging federal funding; and using innovative ways to improve safety.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2018

Mezher joins Mott MacDonald as digital delivery leader

Has participated in projects including California High-Speed Rail, the Amtrak B&P Tunnel in Baltimore, and the Second Avenue Subway.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2018

Cubic, Delerrok team to offer cloud-based tech to small-, mid-size ops

Will provide cost-effective cloud ticketing solutions and transit management services previously only available to larger agencies

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ArticlesCover StoryAugust 7, 2018

Fleet, Route Updates Help San Diego MTS' Adapt to Service Demands

The agency is continuing to balance paratransit and ridership challenges with a growing fleet of clean-fuel vehicles.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2018

GRTC, VCU partner for unlimited transit access for students, staff

David Green, GRTC CEO, said the partnership presents GRTC with the opportunity to further enhance service for all riders.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2018

New study explores transit partnerships with Lyft, Uber

More than two dozen municipal governments and transit agencies have formed partnerships with TNCs to enhance mobility options.          

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