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Leveraging IoT to Modernize Small City Public Transit Systems

The rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) device ecosystem, and the spread of high-speed broadband internet access combine to offer cities of all sizes the opportunity to modernize their mass transit systems. Doing so will enable officials to accomplish two long-standing goals: drive up the usage of public transportation and spur local economic development.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2017

Proterra launches first autonomous bus program in U.S.

Pilot will deal with real road conditions from the perspective of public transit systems, and emphasize dense and dynamic environments, degraded conditions, and a need for swift emergency response.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2017

BYD delivers 3 electric buses to Columbia, Mo.

Th city's bus system, which connects the city with the University of Missouri, is the first and only battery-electric fleet in revenue service in the state and one of the largest in the Midwest.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2017

U of Fla., FDOT, City partner to create ‘smart testbed’ for advanced technologies

This will be the first such program in Florida to involve a city, a university, and a state DOT. It will also involve industry partnerships to facilitate the development and operation of test bed.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2017

Cornell University launches bike share pilot program

The service will be available for a 15-months pilot period, and if successful, there are negotiations underway to its becoming an official startup in 2018.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2017

Sacramento State's Transportation and Parking Services approves ZimRide

The app would allow students to connect with their peers to find a ride to campus.

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Newsby StaffApril 6, 2017

Union fighting for better pay for Bay Area commuter bus drivers

Many operators who drive those vehicles struggle to make ends meet with their current pay.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2017

U. of Kentucky program encourages employees to try alternative transportation

The cash out program is designed with the goal of reducing the number of motor vehicles on campus as well as creating a more pedestrian friendly community.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

Hydrogen Refueling Station debuts in Central Ohio

Will service the first hydrogen fuel cell bus in operation as part of the Ohio State University campus fleet.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2017

68% of Nashvillians back paying higher taxes for improved public transit

The numbers, outlined in a new Vanderbilt University poll, could help boost the cause of Middle Tennessee transit advocates who are seeking action from the state legislature to allow local governments to hold referendums on funding transit projects.

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