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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2024

MBTA, AlphaRoute Hit 1M Optimized Trips on Paratransit System

Boston MBTA’s The Ride pioneered the use of TNCs in paratransit back in 2016. Since then, the agency has been a reference nationwide on how to efficiently use non-dedicated service providers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 8, 2024

Verizon Business, TriMet Partner for Improved Wireless Access

TriMet and Verizon Business have launched new FWA lines to enhance existing transit services for riders and operators.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2024

SacRT, Partners to Debut New Fare Payment, Discount Program for Veterans

SacRT’s six-month pilot program will provide discount fares for up to 60,000 eligible military veterans residing in the Sacramento region. The discount aims to recognize and support those who have served our country.

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ArticlesNovember 7, 2024

Next Generation of Positive Train Control: Unfolding Future Trends

For rail authorities and operators, the PTC journey has delivered multiple insights and challenges, marking a transformative step toward smart railways. However, this journey doesn’t end here — PTC 2.0 is on the horizon.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2024

Boston's MBTA, NJ Transit Unveil Railcars of the Future

With each vehicle, both agencies hope to take their fleets into the next-generation of railcar technology.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 31, 2024

SEPTA Launches Enhanced Detour Information

An update to SEPTA.org includes new detour information improvements as part of broader effort to improve real-time information for customers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2024

San Francisco's BART Lands $544M Fed Loan for Railcars

The new railcars are part of a $2.2 billion expansion and upgrade of the entire BART system that operates 48 million passenger trips annually.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2024

Biz Briefs: Luminator, Masabi, and BEA

In the latest installment, METRO highlights news from Fort Worth, Texas; Knoxville, Tenn.; and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 29, 2024

LA Metro Launches Transit Watch 3.0 with Improved User Interface

Metro's enhanced app supports communication in 14 languages, in-app messaging, and video sharing.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2024

U. of Cincinnati Receives $5.1M to Improve, Accelerate Transit Construction Projects

Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program will test digital systems that manage the entire construction life cycle of transit infrastructure projects, leading to increased efficiency and improved project outcomes.

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