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Security and Safety•by Staff•November 14, 2024

San Diego Looks to Combat 'Wildcatting' Amid Public Safety Concerns

Wildcatters are unregulated and unpermitted ridesharing services who can be aggressive with their tactics to secure rides. Oftentimes, wildcatters harass taxicab drivers, vandalize public property, and do not undergo safety screenings.

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Technology•by Staff and News Reports•November 13, 2024

Biz Briefs: Wabtec, STV, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier partnership news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Technology•by Staff•November 13, 2024

Jacksonville Approves Shortlist for Statewide Procurement of AVs

The move includes authorizing JTA leadership to negotiate and execute contracts with all three short

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Rail•by News/Media Release•November 13, 2024

MBTA Successfully Completes Track Work on Red Line

With the Red Line track work completed, MBTA was able to lift five critical speed restrictions, bringing the total number of restrictions present along their subway system down to four.

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Security and Safety•by News/Media Release•November 13, 2024

SacRT Awarded Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant

The Sacramento Regional Transit District has received a grant for extreme heat and community resilience that will allow them to enhance public health with heat-resilient bus shelters.

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Management•by Staff•November 12, 2024

San Antonio's VIA Names New President/CEO

Jon Gary Herrera will succeed Jeffrey C. Arndt as president and CEO at VIA, beginning Jan. 4, 2025.

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Management•by Staff•November 12, 2024

Cleveland Celebrating Transit Agency's 50th Year

In 1974, the Cleveland Transit System changed and became known as the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority after former Cleveland Mayor Ralph Perk signed the RTA legislation on Dec. 30, 1974.

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Motorcoach•by News/Media Release•November 12, 2024

Greyhound Unveils Upgraded Bus Fleet

Greyhound buses upgraded to set a new standard for comfort, safety, and reliability in intercity travel.

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Management•by Staff•November 12, 2024

Virgina Department of Rail and Public Transportation Names New Director

Tiffany Robinson brings nearly 15 years of distinguished experience in state and local government, with a proven track record of leadership in strategic policy development, public administration, and community-focused initiatives.

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Paratransit•by Staff•November 12, 2024

MBTA, AlphaRoute Hit 1M Optimized Trips on Paratransit System

Boston MBTA’s The Ride pioneered the use of TNCs in paratransit back in 2016. Since then, the agency has been a reference nationwide on how to efficiently use non-dedicated service providers.

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