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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2014

Clean Diesel usage for public transit higher than heavy-duty trucking

Diesel technology is being utilized by transit buses at a faster pace than other large vehicle sectors, according to the director of policy for the Diesel Technology Forum Ezra Finkin.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2014

Capitol Metro Puts the Health of Its Employees at Forefront

The agency enacted an innovative, holistic, technology-based Employee Wellness Program, which was recognized with the prestigious APTA Innovation Award at EXPO on Tuesday.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2014

Innovation Challenge showcases transit’s forward thinkers

A handful of contestants were given five minutes each to pitch their ideas on innovations for the industry and potentially secure business opportunities. Winning innovations were a ground transportation system electrification method, a people conveyor system and sensor-based technology that tells potential riders whether there are seats on a bus.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2014

Ohio University highlights new transportation programs

The school's transportation and parking services department has added GPS technology to track campus shuttles, a new car-sharing network and more.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2014

19th BusCon Moves to Indianapolis, Touts Education and More

The Expo will feature plenty of vehicles and technology on the show floor as well as an expanded educational program covering an array of topics, including safety, compliance, accessibility and finding cost efficiencies.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2014

Metro North rebuilds Conn. switching complex 4 months ahead of schedule

Metro-North was able to dramatically speed up the control house restoration by taking equipment that had already been built and was ready for installation at another complex that had a switch layout that was virtually identical. The equipment that was repurposed uses the most modern technology, reducing the amount of complicated wiring that had been damaged in a May 10 fire.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2014

Proterra receives 'Technology Pioneer' honor

The World Economic Forum's program recognizes companies from around the world involved in the design, development and deployment of new technologies poised to have a significant impact on business and society.

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Videosby StaffAugust 22, 2014

Proterra Ecoliner Electric Bus - Jay Leno's Garage

Proterra Ecoliner Electric Bus. Will this vehicle revolutionize mass transit? It incorporates elements of Formula 1, naval and tank technology, but the most important thing about this bus is the rapid charger on its roof, which means it can run 24 hours a day, seven days a week!

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2014

Alstom launches live 4G pilot for communication based train control

The pilot will be using Huawei’s LTE technology following the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two companies in April 2014.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2014

London piloting pedestrian, cyclist detection software on buses

The technology directly alerts bus drivers when pedestrians and cyclists are moving close to their vehicles, helping to reduce collisions.

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