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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2019

Public transit's impact in Missouri exceeds $3.67B, study finds

Highlighted a distinct lack of support from the state when it comes to transit funding — citing Bi-State Development as a local example.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2019

NY MTA Proposes Historic $51 Billion to Modernize Bus, Rail Systems

Proposed investment is by far the highest in the MTA's history, increasing spending on infrastructure by 70% over current levels.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2018

Daimler Buses, Rally partner for on-demand ride-sharing using buses

Both envision high-occupancy vehicles as a solution to the mobility challenges of the future.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2017

New Flyer to invest $28 million in Ky. facility

The Shepherdsville, Ky. facility will fabricate parts for the manufacture of New Flyer transit buses, MCI motorcoaches, and spare parts for NFI Parts.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2017

D.C. Metrorail, Va. Railway Express boost state revenues by $600M, study says

The additional 85,000 households and 130,500 jobs that the two rail systems make possible in Northern Virginia generate both sales and income tax revenues that flow to Richmond.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2017

BMW i Ventures announces strategic investment in Proterra

The company has sold more than 400 electric buses to some of the country’s most innovative cities and communities, including Seattle, Philadelphia, Dallas, Nashville, San Jose, and Reno.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Alex RomanJune 12, 2017

2017 Rail Project Focus: Detroit, Phoenix, and Seattle

An in-depth look at the recently completed QLine streetcar in Detroit, as well as rapid expansions and community support for Ariz.’s Valley Metro Rail and Seattle’s Sound Transit, where both agencies are spearheading aggressive plans to grow their rail systems.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2017

Nearly 90% of public transit trips impact economy, according to APTA report

The study, “Who Rides Public Transportation,” reveals that 87% of public transit trips directly impact the economy, either connecting people to employers needing workers, and to retail and entertainment venues.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

Multiple scenarios possible in the Trump era

As I mentioned in this space last time, the November election was shaping up to be “quite momentous.” Few people knew what an understatement that was. Just as inconsistent as he has been on many other issues so far, how Donald Trump’s Administration governs public transportation is equally uncertain, and the industry must be ready to cope with the many outcomes.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2017

Alstom invests in driverless vehicle co. Easy Mile

In parallel, Alstom and EasyMile have signed a commercial partnership agreement aiming at joining their forces to provide integrated solutions for urban transportation. Alstom will be present at EasyMile’s board.

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