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Security and Safetyby StaffJanuary 22, 2015

Lytx announces record growth in 2014

The company's DriveCam Program and RAIR Compliance Services is the only comprehensive solution that enables fleets to both reduce collision, fuel and maintenance costs resulting in an average six month payback, and improve all seven BASICs of a fleet’s CSA score by effectively changing driving and compliance behavior.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 22, 2015

San Francisco board to improve service, access

SFMTA will approve a 7% Muni service increase; free Muni for moderate to low-income seniors and people with disabilities; additional funding for transit vehicle cleanliness and appearance; and the elimination of telephone and on-line computer transaction fees.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 22, 2015

Atkins re-selected for 5-year FTA oversight contract

Services include monitoring FTA projects to determine whether they are progressing on time, within budget, and according to approved grantee plans and specifications.

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Busby StaffJanuary 22, 2015

Pace unveils $2.3 billion plan for rapid transit network

The plan for which the agency aims to tap federal funding would create arterial bus rapid transit and suburban expressway services.

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Busby StaffJanuary 22, 2015

Spheros opens new A/C installation plant in Okla.

Carl (Wayne) Chandler has joined SNA as plant manager of the new Tulsa Installation Plant.

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Busby StaffJanuary 22, 2015

INIT equips C-TRAN fleet with e-fare system

The account-based fare management system will allow passengers the convenience of simply tapping their smart cards, smartphones or contactless credit card to pay for fares within the region.

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Railby StaffJanuary 21, 2015

L.A. subway to get Wi-Fi and cell service

Work on the project in Los Angeles was delayed nearly two years while officials dealt with issues related to security and interference with first-responder radio conversations

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Managementby StaffJanuary 21, 2015

Obama calls on Congress to pass 'bipartisan infrastructure plan'

During his 2015 SOTU address, the President stopped short of calling for a federal gas tax increase to help pay for it.

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Security and Safetyby StaffJanuary 21, 2015

Pittsburgh subway has multiple fire safegaurds

Pittsburgh's subway train power is supplied by overhead cables rather than an electrified “third rail” along the tracks, which led to a delayed response by firefighters in the Washington, D.C. incident.

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Railby StaffJanuary 21, 2015

N.Y. Gov. proposes LaGuardia Airport rail link

The proposed 1.5-mile AirTrain line would follow the Grand Central Parkway and connect with the No. 7 subway line and LIRR at Willets Point, which is a roughly 30- minute trip from midtown transit hubs.

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