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ArticlesCover Storyby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 14, 2018

Fort Worth 'FLIRTs' with New Train Tech for Airport Link

The FLIRT 3 (Fast Light Innovative Regional Train) vehicles, built by Stadler Bussnang AG of Switzerland, are the first of this model type to operate in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Otto to manage WSP transportation operations across four states

Responsible for strategic business growth across the four states plus Western Missouri, and the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

MTA honors 34 NYC Transit employees for heroism, service

NYCT President Andy Byford presented the annual Medals of Excellence to transit employees, including the Department of Subways, Department of Buses, and Staten Island Railway.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Trans/Air announces passing of co-founder

C. Richard Lehnert Sr. started Trans/Air with his brother Ed in 1979 in Dallastown, Pa., to supply bus air conditioning to the newly developing people transportation industry.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Calif.'s SamTrans to add 55 New Flyer clean-diesel artics

Staff informed the board that this is intended to be the last diesel bus purchase that SamTrans will make because the Transit District would eventually like to convert its current fleet to electric buses in the future.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

[Photos] Transit Bus eXchange 2018

TBX is designed to connect an influential group of public transportation bus operators with a select group of product and service suppliers for an exchange of information, ideas, and solutions. Senior-level transit and paratransit employees who qualify will receive a full scholarship to attend that includes travel and education. This year's innagural event in Scottsdale, Ariz., was a huge success for both operators and suppliers. The event will return Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2019. For more info, visit www.TransitBusExchange.com

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Transit Dispatchesby Ross MattersFebruary 12, 2018

We consistently ask the wrong questions about transit investment

"Public transit wastes my money." This is a fairly common argument to encounter when discussing public transportation. It’s easy to say this when looking at delays, faulty service, or drab trains and buses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

Calif.'s OCTA set to implement mobile ticketing systemwide

The OC Bus app, which is available on iPhone and Android devices, launched last year and has quickly gained popularity among OC Bus riders, who have downloaded the app more than 76,000 times.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

San Diego's MTS orders up to 50 more New Flyer CNG buses

MTS currently has 220 40-foot CNG New Flyer buses and 70 60-foot CNG articulated New Flyer buses in operation.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2018

Fla.'s Palm Tran unveils bus honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

The bus debuted at the 2018 MLK parade, sponsored by the City of Riviera Beach, Fla., in honor of Dr. King’s birthday on Jan. 13, 2018.

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