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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2018

Last chance to apply for METRO's 2018 Innovative Solutions Awards

Applications can be submitted either by the operation or the solutions provider and will be judged by our BusCon Advisory Board, with winners recognized at BusCon’s Award Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 3.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2018

Md. DOT, MTA makes $2M available for innovative multimodal projects

Eligible projects enhancements include reducing travel times; improving trip reliability; and improving regional transit connectivity.

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Videosby StaffFebruary 16, 2018

How FSCI is Accelerating Cities' Transition to Electric Buses

Cities are turning to electric buses to decrease environmental impact while providing better service and reducing costs in the long term. The Financing Sustainable Cities Initiative helps cities accelerate and scale-up investments in sustainable urban solutions through the development of innovative business models.

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Articlesby 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 StaffJanuary 30, 2018

Study finds value in downtown, center cities investment

From driving tax revenue and business activity to spurring smart development and innovative workplaces, the International Downtown Association and Stantec found that downtowns play a pivotal role in the long-term health of a region.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJanuary 29, 2018

TCS named 2018 Innovative Operator of the Year at ABA Marketplace

Since 2012, the family-owned coach company has experienced an approximate 20% growth year-over-year, which has come from new business and some small acquisitions, and expanded its fleet from 18 to 61 motorcoaches.  

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2018

'Innovative' project delivery, P3s being evaluated for KC streetcar

RFI issued to generate information regarding options to support streetcar operations and a new extension.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2018

Cummins announces availability of X12-powered MCI coaches in 2019

The X12 boasts an innovative sculpted block design that results in a remarkably low engine weight of 2,150 lbs., by eliminating unnecessary mass without compromising rigidity and performance.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2018

ABC delivers 2 Van Hool CX45s to Pa. operator

The addition grows Innovative Coaches' fleet to six vehicles, all of which not older than 2017 year models.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2017

Alstom's signaling system equips Toronto subway extension

The commissioning of Urbalis 400 on TYSSE is one phase of the Line 1 Yonge-University signaling project that was conferred to Alstom by TTC in 2009 with a scope increase in 2015, and marks the first time that such an innovative radio-based CBTC system enters into commercial service on a metro line in Canada.

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