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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2017

UTA launches Passport-backed mobile ticketing app

The convenience of handling transit ticketing through a mobile device provides users with the efficiency and speed.

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ArticlesSeptember 29, 2017

How Transit Agencies Can Stay on Track with Cyber Security

Cyber security is not a goal but a well-planned, well-executed, and never-ending journey that must include operations professionals and information professionals working together for the good of the entire transit system.

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ArticlesSeptember 29, 2017

Simple Cyber Security Steps for Your Fleet Operation

The Department of Homeland Security provides a free, well-crafted tool-kit designed to fully inform your team about myriad cyber security issues ranging from social media and using public WiFi, to scam tactics and phishing.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2017

Stertil-Koni set to debut VR at APTA EXPO

Will display heavy duty vehicle lifts that are all fully Buy America-Compliant. There, visitors can see a real Skylift, Diamond, Ecolift, and wireless mobile column lifts in action.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2017

Keolis, MBTA tap special equipment to manage 'slippery-rail season'

Commuter rail operator utilizing power washers and drones to reduce impact of slippery rail created by leaves, debris on tracks.

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ArticlesSeptember 28, 2017

Smart Cities: Critical Opportunities for Transit Agencies

Improvements in communication and information technologies are especially valuable to public transportation agencies, which are frequently charged with optimizing a complex system with competing needs.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2017

Litens, Romaine Electric release overrunning alternator decoupler pulley for transit market

The Monster OAD pulley is specifically designed to eliminate systemic belt drive failures known to exist on every transit OEM engine platform.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2017

Ford, Lyft team for development, deployment of self-driving cars

Company will put self-driving vehicles on Lyft's open platform, which will allow Ford to integrate into Lyft's ride-hailing system and access a number of real-life driving scenarios from which the cars can learn how to act and react.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2017

Connect Transit to add electronic advertising signs

Will split revenue with UberDisplays 50/50 over the five-year deal. Officials hope it will bring in $150,000 per year for the system, but that assumes more buses get signs.

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ArticlesSeptember 27, 2017

High-Speed Rail: At a Crossroads

Major corridor programs — such as California High-Speed Rail and the Northeast Corridor — are actively advancing visionary futures for public transportation. Yet, future federal funding for HSR remains clouded in the complexities of the federal appropriations process.

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