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Technologyby StaffAugust 7, 2015

AC Transit fuel-cell bus exceeds 20K hour of service

By itself, the fuel-cell bus has removed 1,134,000 pounds of CO2 from the atmosphere — equivalent to planting 13,189 trees or taking 108 passenger vehicles off the road for one year.

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Managementby StaffAugust 7, 2015

Calgary Transit apologizes for stranding passengers in hail storm

A police incident forced authorities to temporarily shut down the platform. The station offers little shelter and commuters were exposed to the heavy rain and dime-sized hail with no idea when the next train or bus would come.

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Railby StaffAugust 7, 2015

Coveted SBB infrastructure award bestowed upon Daktronics

Daktronics partnered with Swiss travel and transport company, SBB to install 50 LED video displays – a total of 475 square metres – throughout 17 railway stations across Switzerland.

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Busby StaffAugust 6, 2015

Allied Specialty Vehicles names Furman to VP sales post for ASV Bus

Shawn Furman has been named southeast regional VP of sales for ASV Bus. Furman will represent ASV’s commercial, transit and school bus brands and report to John Walsh, vice president of sales and marketing for ASV Bus.

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Busby StaffAugust 6, 2015

What’s new this year at BusCon?

The extensive exhibitor list includes nearly 48 new companies that are involved with everything from bus parts and seating to software and alternative fuel solutions.

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Managementby StaffAugust 6, 2015

U.S. DOT social media campaign aims to improve infrastructure

The campaign comes after transportation officials called out Congress for passing a three-month, short-term extension to crucial highway funding before cutting out for August recess.

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New Mobilityby StaffAugust 6, 2015

Princeton ticketing motorcoaches for not parking in designated area

The buses often block visibility on Nassau Street, idle on side streets and in residential neighborhoods, or drive around town until it is time to pick up visitors after their tours of Princeton University.

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Managementby StaffAugust 6, 2015

Milwaukee County launches online capabilities for smart card system

Upgrades allow riders to check their balance, add money (passes or stored cash value) or even order a new card, all from a computer or smartphone.

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Railby StaffAugust 6, 2015

Detroit's M-1 streetcar launch delayed until spring '17

Updated federal safety regulations is the main culprit for the delay, in addition to weather and the timetable for delivery of M-1's streetcars.

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Managementby StaffAugust 6, 2015

USSC enters partnership with investment firm

The partnership with Dubin Clark & Co. will allow USSC to continue its strong growth both organically and through purposefully aligned acquisitions.

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