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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2017

Alstom, Siemens to merge rail business units

The transaction brings together two players of the railway market with unique customer value and operational potential. The corporate name of the combined group will be Siemens Alstom.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2017

TransitScreen launches website that rates access to city transit options

By scoring various types of transportation in a city, MobilityScore aims to inform users the best way to travel without a car to any address within the U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2017

New Minn. Metro Transit BRT line to include New Flyer electric buses

The buses will be among the first 60-foot battery-electric articulated buses put into service in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2017

Las Vegas RTC bus hits the road to get public opinion on future transit plans

The air-conditioned bus includes a kids zone play area, seating, and countertops to accommodate iPad workstations for residents to take a short survey (in English and Spanish) and two wide-screen monitors for presentations.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Janna StarcicSeptember 26, 2017

Can Public Transportation Save the World from Climate Change?

How public transportation figures into cities’ and states’ climate change commitments, even after the U.S. announces its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2017

Fed judge green lights audio recording on Reno RTC buses

The local bus driver's union, which has been fighting the move for more than three years, intends to appeal the decision.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2017

Tempe, ASU partner to deliver new transportation options

Some of the 11 ideas proposed include a highline walkway and a monorail system running over campus.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2017

L.A. Metro to invest $9M in affordable housing near transit

The Metro Affordable Transportation Connected Housing Program is part of a public-private partnership to loan money to developers to build more affordable housing within a half-mile of transit lines, which in turn could encourage more ridership.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2017

First Transit names new chief operating officer

In this newly created position, Beverly Edwards will be responsible for the direction and oversight of all transit contracting and transit management daily operations.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2017

Uber loses license to operate in London

TfL considers that Uber's approach and conduct demonstrate a lack of corporate responsibility in relation to a number of issues, which have potential public safety and security implications.

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