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Newsby StaffAugust 24, 2018

FTA awards $84M in low-, no-emission bus funding

Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses that are powered by modern systems such as hybrid or battery-electric engines, as well as related infrastructure investments.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2018

N.M.'s Rail Runner receives $29M for PTC project

The upgrades are expected to be completed by the end of 2020, which is after the U.S. DOT’s deadline.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2018

Calif. High-Speed Rail Authority names N. Calif. regional director

Boris  Lipkin has previously served in several roles with the high-speed rail program since 2011.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2018

Pihl named sr. VP of business dev. for Transdev North America

Most recently, he worked as VP of business development for Ride Right.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2018

Local Motors' self-driving shuttle makes University at Buffalo debut

The shuttle, which is mostly 3D-printed, is capable of seating eight passengers and reaching 25 mph.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2018

U. of Md. builds app that rewards commuters who leave car behind

The IncenTrip app uses real-time data to predict travel times on multiple modes of transportation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2018

Don’t overlook humans’ role in autonomous vehicle safety, report says

Report notes that autonomous technology, short of full automation, presents a number of important behavioral safety issues.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2018

Metrolink lands $6.5M grant for rail improvement program

The "SCORE" program is a $10 billion plan to improve regional rail in time for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2018

L.A. Metro, railcar manufacturers discuss forging unique partnership

Some ideas discussed include locating a full-scale facility where passenger railcars could be designed, manufactured, and tested.

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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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