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New Mobilityby StaffDecember 5, 2014

Iowa officials eyeing intercity bus service, ridematching

The two-way intercity bus service would be geared to working commuters, offering power outlets and wireless Internet.

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Busby StaffDecember 5, 2014

Ore.'s Lane Transit adds light to 15 shelters

In a recent rider’s survey, LTD’s riders stated that safety at bus stops was very important to them, and these new lighting units create a safer environment by illuminating both the shelters and the surrounding areas.

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Busby StaffDecember 5, 2014

Ohio agency adds real-time bus tracking

Athens Public Transit is the second local bus system to sign an agreement with DoubleMap after Ohio University CATS launched tracking in August.

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Railby StaffDecember 5, 2014

Via Rail looking to P3s to build dedicated track network

Currently, 90% of the track VIA uses is owned by Canadian National Railway Co. Via’s first priority is acquiring track in the busy corridor between Quebec City and Windsor, Ont., which accounts for 90% of the railway’s volume.

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Managementby StaffDecember 5, 2014

United Streetcar 'in hibernation,' top exec leaving

Company executives told KOIN 6 News they will make more streetcars — but right now they don’t even have any potential orders on the table.

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New Mobilityby StaffDecember 4, 2014

Solar roadways, 'Internet of Things' to shape highways of the future

As well as highways evolving, the report foresees that patterns of ownership will change in the coming years, with commuters more likely to purchase access to a vehicle rather than the vehicle itself.

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Managementby StaffDecember 4, 2014

FMCSA seeking comments on revising financial responsibility levels

An April 2014 Report to Congress found that while catastrophic motor carrier crashes are rare, the costs for resulting severe and critical injuries can exceed $1 million; current insurance limits do not adequately cover these costs, which are primarily due to increases in medical expenses and other crash-related costs.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 4, 2014

Paul Revere Transportation wins Grand Canyon contract

The service provides free shuttle transportation to visitors at one of the world’s most recognizable destinations.

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Railby StaffDecember 4, 2014

NJ Transit employees to take customer relations training

Principles to be covered in the program, which will launch in early 2015, include employees understanding their role, communicating clearly, non-verbal communication, effective listening, conflict resolution and how to deal with difficult customers.

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Managementby StaffDecember 3, 2014

South America's first subway turns 101

Originally spanning 2.1 miles, the first rail cars took Porteños between Plaza de Mayo and Plaza Miserere along a single line. Today, Subte has 83 stations along six different lines and an annual ridership of 310 million.

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