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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 1, 2023

NTSB Urges FRA to Expand Tech Usage to Improve Rail Safety

In a report, the NTSB identified situations where new and emerging technologies can improve the nation’s existing positive train control, or PTC, system and benefit rail safety.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 27, 2023

USDOT Opens $40M Grant Opportunity for Connected Vehicle Technologies

The initiative is focused on road safety, mobility, and efficiency through technology that enables vehicles and wireless devices to communicate with each other and with roadside infrastructure and provide warnings.

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ArticlesOctober 26, 2023

How One Supplier Found A Hidden Labor Force

PRIDE Industries now manufactures 46 parts for InterMotive — 24 cable assemblies and 18 mid- to high-volume PCBAs. About half of PRIDE Industries’ employees have a disclosed disability.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 25, 2023

California's OCTA Taps INIT for New Fare Bus Fare System

The decision to contract with INIT follows a rigorous evaluation process that began in February, with the goal of enhancing the passenger experience, optimizing the fare payment process, and ensuring flexibility to accommodate evolving technology.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 23, 2023

TxDOT Celebrates Mobility App Milestone with New Partnerships, Programs

Through the Houston ConnectSmart app, commuters receive tailored suggestions to improve their daily travel and have access to transportation tools and services.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 20, 2023

Megabus, Busbud Partner to Expand Offerings in U.S., Canada

Megabus' more than 500 cities served will now be available to reserve through Busbud's convenient booking platform for a seamless travel transportation experience.

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ArticlesOctober 19, 2023

Changing A Transit Agency’s Organizational Culture By Design

Stantec was retained by Olympia, Wash.'s Intercity Transit through a competitive RFQ selection process in 2018 to help the agency plan a new Pattison Garage Headquarters.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff and News ReportsOctober 17, 2023

Scenes From APTA TRANSform & EXPO's Show Floor

Taking place Oct. 8 to 11 in Orlando, Fla., this year's installment featured a large attendee base and a focus on vehicles and the latest technologies available to the public transit industry.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 16, 2023

Optibus Expands Into Ferry Transportation

The announcement comes with Optibus’ signing of HADAG, the ferry operator for the city of Hamburg, Germany, for its Planning, Scheduling, Rostering, and Operations software solution.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 16, 2023

SEPTA Releases Findings of AI Camera-Assisted Bus Lane Enforcement Study

The findings are intended to raise awareness about the safety issues these violations create and inform discussions about enforcement solutions.

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