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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2018

NCTD CEO responds to California's zero-emissions mandate

The agency said all transit agencies in California should operate 100% zero-emission transit buses by 2040.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2018

Caltrain switches to 100% renewable energy

This past September, California enacted Senate Bill 100 which requires that the state’s electricity come from 100% greenhouse gas-free sources by 2045.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2018

Calif.'s SacRT decreasing fares for first time in 47-year history

In addition, the agency will increase weekend light rail service frequency from 30 minutes to 15 minutes starting in January 2019.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2018

Metra to stop ticket sales on website

Ending the program will save about $144,000 in annual website hosting and maintenance costs, as well as interface support costs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2018

Officials' vote narrowly saves Fort Lauderdale streetcar project

The commissioners agreed to allow the state to seek new construction proposals for the $195.3 million project, if Fort Lauderdale’s city commission and its Downtown Development Authority renew their commitments to the project.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2018

Metra seeking RFPs for up to 42 new, remanufactured locomotives

Is asking for proposals for both new and remanufactured engines because it wants to weigh the costs/benefits of both options.

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Transit Dispatchesby Paul LewisDecember 5, 2017

How and How Not To Contract For Better Transit Service

After enjoying a long period of ridership growth and expansions of rail and bus networks, American transit has found itself in a mess. Transit ridership fell in all but two cities in 2016, local budgets are stagnant, and riders are demanding higher quality services. While there are some domestic examples of how agencies are innovating, agencies must begin looking beyond the border.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2017

Calif.'s Omnitrans introduces Token Transit mobile fare payment app

The transit agency expects that as customers switch from traditional paper passes to mobile fares, it will be able to save on printing and outlet distribution costs. 

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2017

Deadline extended for Innovative Solutions Award submissions

Applications can be submitted either by the operation or the solutions provider and will be judged by our BusCon Advisory Board, with winners and shortlisted submissions recognized at BusCon’s Award Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 13.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2017

Late U2 concert leaves transit officials upset over costs

The Wednesday night concert, which didn't wrap up until 11 p.m., forced the Valley Transportation Authority to add 11 extra after-hours trains to accommodate concertgoers.

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