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News•by Staff•December 29, 2017

Canadian Transport Minister calls for audio, video recorders on trains

Marc Garneau wants to see the video recorders put on locomotives running in Canada and he's also open to adding them to airplanes as well.

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News•by Staff•December 29, 2017

Va. public transit agencies to implement Mobileye Shield+ tech

This is the first statewide cooperative procurement of its kind, making Virginia a national leader in promoting technology in public transportation while also reducing cost burdens on local public transit agencies.

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News•by Staff•December 29, 2017

CCW hosts facility tour for Calif. Transit Association attendees

Attendees were escorted by CCW key personnel in a 50-passenger tram through several production areas, which included welding, fabrication, engine repowering, and other work areas that spotlighted full bus rehabilitation, accident repairs, electrification processes, and aftersales service.

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News•by Staff•December 28, 2017

Via, Mercedes-Benz Vans partner with Berlin transit to launch rideshare service

The new BVG-ViaVan service will utilize Via’s sophisticated algorithm to dynamically route state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz vehicles, allowing passengers to seamlessly book a shared van through a custom BVG app.

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Articles•December 28, 2017

Driverless vehicles and the future of public transit

To remain relevant, transit agencies must have a vision for the future, including the role that driverless technology will play.

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News•by Staff•December 27, 2017

New tech will allow Metrolink riders to use mobile app to transfer to LA Metro rail

Currently, Metrolink riders who transfer to Metro Rail cannot use an electronic ticket, but must use a TAP-enabled paper ticket to access Metro Rail.

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News•by Staff•December 27, 2017

Calif.'s OC Streetcar releases invitation for construction bids

Bids are due in March 2018, and the OCTA board is expected to award the construction contract in April.

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Articles•December 26, 2017

Mobility-On-Demand: The Future of Transportation

Embracing public-private partnerships can help cities and transit agencies lower operational cost while connecting underserved communities.

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News•by Staff•December 22, 2017

Fla.'s JTA opens test track for future self-driving transit shuttles

The testing will give JTA an opportunity to keep up with the latest advancements in the rapidly changing field of autonomous vehicles.

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News•by Staff•December 22, 2017

NTSB conducts initial review of Amtrak train recorders

Inward-facing video with audio captured the crew’s actions and their conversations.

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