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Security and Safetyby StaffJanuary 20, 2016

Metro-North implements Confidential Close Call Reporting System

The information about close call incidents enables the railroad to identify factors that contribute to accidents or injuries and to correct these problems before they result in harm.

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New Mobilityby StaffJanuary 19, 2016

RTC partners with BCycle to install Las Vegas bike share system

Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Selects BCycle to Install Las Vegas’ First Bike Share SystemSystem scheduled to open summer 2016

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Railby StaffJanuary 19, 2016

World Trade Center transportation hub to open March 2016

Oculus opening in first week of March will provide greater ease of commute for PATH riders; Will eventually provide access to 11 NYC subway lines

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Technologyby StaffJanuary 19, 2016

Chicago Transit could add up to 27 more electric buses

Was cleared to switch an $8.1 million federal grant for 26 hybrid, articulated buses to 27 standard-sized electric buses under a plan approved earlier this month by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.

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Railby StaffJanuary 19, 2016

Calgary Transit unveils new Siemens S200 light rail vehicle

The new light rail vehicles feature various systems that will help improve reliability including back-up power systems and improved communication and diagnostics systems between the driver and the maintenance shop to resolve issues promptly.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 19, 2016

FMCSA proposes Safety Fitness Determination Rule

The proposal would replace the current three-tier federal rating system of “satisfactory–conditional–unsatisfactory” for federally regulated commercial motor carriers with a single determination of “unfit,” which would require the carrier to either improve its operations or cease operations.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 19, 2016

Magic Bus focuses on city-to-city commuter service in Bay Area

Riders can schedule a ride and hook up with other commuters going a similar route for one continuous ride to work in less time than it would take to go through the various Bay Area public transportation options.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 19, 2016

Porcari named president of U.S. Advisory Services at WSP | PB

Will direct the firm’s strategic consulting services across all market sectors, including buildings, transportation and infrastructure, industrial and energy, and environment. 

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Security and Safetyby StaffJanuary 15, 2016

Chicago's Metra bans hoverboards

Effective immediately, onboard personnel who see anyone attempting to board a Metra train with a hoverboard in their possession will require that person to exit the train.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 15, 2016

ETA Transit Systems completes ITS installation for N.Y. university

The project, which provides real-time arrival updates on the university’s shuttle services, provides the school and its riders with enhanced reporting and vehicle tracking capabilities.

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