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News•by Staff•August 3, 2017

TransLoc deploys microtransit simulator

The simulator helps transit agencies determine successful approaches to enhancing fixed-route services with new flexible transit alternatives to better serve their communities.

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News•by Staff•August 2, 2017

Honolulu rail agency names new executive director/CEO

The HART board interviewed seven finalists after narrowing a global search of more than a hundred applicants to succeed the current interim executive director/CEO.

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News•by Staff•August 1, 2017

Alstom delivers world's first Citadis X05 light rail vehicle to Sydney

The new model will also soon be rolled out soon in other cities including Nice and Avignon, France, and Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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News•by Staff•August 1, 2017

INIT set to open new, modern Chesapeake, Va. headquarters

The grand opening ceremony will include a formal ribbon cutting and guided tours of the 67,000 square foot facility, which was completed in June of 2017 and cost approximately $12.5 million to build.

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News•by Staff•August 1, 2017

Capital Metro's Watson announces retirement

Some key accomplishments during Watson’s tenure include stabilizing the labor structure by transitioning bus operators and maintenance staff to private contractors and overseeing the planning and implementation of improvements to MetroRail.

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News•by Staff•July 31, 2017

Transportation technologies receive $600K from U. of Mich.

The statewide program funds translational research applications in advanced transportation materials, robotics and autonomy, sensors, electric vehicle drivetrain/propulsion, software/controls/data, and advanced manufacturing processes. 

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News•by Staff•July 31, 2017

FTA files NPRM to streamline private sector investment in transit projects

Recipients of Federal funding for public transportation projects would be allowed to identify specific FTA regulations, practices, procedures, or guidance documents that may be an impediment to the use of a P3 or private investment in that project.

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News•by Staff•July 31, 2017

Industry vet John Maddox launches new consultant company

The Transit Bus Technical Advisors team specializes in assisting transit agencies, bus manufacturers, and fellow consultants with technical expertise regarding diesel, CNG, hybrid-electric, fuel-cell, and all-electric heavy-duty buses in an advisory role.

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News•by Staff•July 31, 2017

Cubic Clipper Card ops, maintenance contract extended

The extended contract period is from Nov. 2019 to Nov. 2024, and is valued at approximately $25 million per year.

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News•by Staff•July 31, 2017

LA Metro launches workforce development program

Career pathways include construction, non-construction opportunities in operations/maintenance, administration and professional services in the transportation industry.

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