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Articlesby Alex RomanNovember 8, 2021

GIRO, LA Metro Win Innovative Solutions Award for Operations

GIRO and L.A. Metro collaborated to develop the Customer Impact Simulator (CIS) — a software tool for transit planners that calculates an expanded range of customer-benefit metrics.

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ArticlesOctober 28, 2021

In This Together: How Motorcoach Associations Have Stepped Up and Helped Out

The heads of the American Bus Association and United Motorcoach Association weigh in on how banding together has made it possible for the industry to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NewsOctober 5, 2021

Link Light Rail Reaches Seattle’s University District, Other Neighborhoods

The 4.3-mile extension adds three new stations to the system, with one at each of Northgate, Roosevelt, and U District. Trips are 13 minutes from Northgate to downtown Seattle.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2021

RIPTA Launching Onboard Survey to Gather Important Travel Data

To encourage participation, passengers who take the survey will be given an opportunity to win a prize of $70 of value added to their Wave smart card or mobile app for travel on RIPTA.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2021

VIA Proposes Adjustments to Balance Service Demand, Available Labor

VIA said the adjustments are meant to be temporary and will primarily focus on fixed-route bus frequency.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2021

SEPTA Creating Long-Term Vision for Regional Rail

Reimagining Regional Rail will create a vision of what that looks like and will identify the infrastructure, equipment, operations, and policies needed to get there.

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ArticlesSeptember 20, 2021

Best Tours & Travel Reopens Strong After Tireless 2020 Keeping Customers, Lawmakers, and A Changing Traveling Public Close to Its Business

Best Tours & Travel’s recent reopening saw sellout tours and a continuing recovery in their private charter operations thanks to nonstop outreach throughout 2020’s shutdown months, which continues today.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2021

FTA Makes $25M Available to Help Transit Agencies Better Serve Their Communities

The Route Restoration Program will help transit agencies develop strategies and identify opportunities to remove barriers and increase equity in underserved communities.

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ArticlesSeptember 6, 2021

Key Considerations for Your Fleet Procurement Process

From identifying and engaging key stakeholders to choosing the right partners, here are seven steps to consider before your next big purchase.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2021

NVTC Report Examines Benefits, Challenges of Zero and Reduced Fares

Transit operators in northern Virginia have expressed desire to consider eliminating or reducing fares for improved accessibility, increased ridership, and other community benefits.

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