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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2016

UGA receives $10 million for electric bus purchase

The19 40-foot buses should arrive on campus in 2017 and are part of the University of Georgia's strategic plan to advance campus sustainability.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2016

Columbus, Ohio wins Smart City Challenge

The U.S. DOT also announced that it will collaborate with government and private sector partners to help all seven finalist cities in the Smart City Challenge move forward with ideas that each city developed over the past six months.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2016

Calif.'s Tri Delta continues partnership with First Transit

Will partner to bring technology enhancements including new tablet computers on the paratransit buses, the addition of text and email passenger notification, and the ability to schedule paratransit trips online.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2016

El Paso, Texas begin installing rail for streetcars

The system, which will bring streetcars back to the city for the first time in 42 years, will travel along businesses, medical, entertainment, cultural and educational institutions.

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NewsJune 22, 2016

Volk to be inducted into APTA Awards Hall of Fame

When he inherited the transit system, there were just 13 buses and annual ridership was 555,000. Today, ridership is more than 13 million and there is a fleet of 102 buses.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2016

D.C. Metro GM appoints new chief operating officer

Joseph Leader will be in charge of rail, bus and paratransit services, effective August 1, and will also provide executive management of Metro Transit Police, parking and support services.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2016

IndyGo intensifies outreach ahead of major bus route tweaks

For almost a month, teams of volunteers have been visiting bus stops three days a week, however, the agency has upped its outreach with about 80 volunteers now on the move every day, boarding buses to connect with riders there.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2016

CH Bus names new southern region account executive

Mark Santoyo is a U.S. Naval Reserves Veteran and was recalled to active duty to serve in the Iraq War. He received a variety of awards for outstanding service that include Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Sailor of the Year.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

San Francisco board approves 'black boxes' for all city vehicles

The plan is intended to help prevent pedestrian deaths by reducing speeding and encouraging safe driving. Recently, a paratransit bus struck and killed an 86-year-old woman.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

LA Metro taps SmartDrive for video safety across bus, rail fleets

Following the extensive trial of the video safety solution, during which LA Metro noted improvements in rail safety, the agency issued a comprehensive RFP for its bus and rail lines.

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