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NewsNovember 11, 2020

TransLink to Test Copper Coating on Transit

The project is part of a study that will see various copper-based products and a protective coating called organosilane installed on SkyTrain and buses to test how effective these agents are at destroying viruses and bacteria on transit.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2020

Consortium Completes First-Ever Automated Bus Specification

The specification combines APTA’s white book for standard bus specification with the new full-size bus automated driving system requirements developed by AECOM, which formed the Automated Bus Consortium.

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NewsAugust 11, 2020

IndyGo Partners for Data Mapping Mobility Project

The project will result in a visual map of the level of difficulty to traverse the area, especially for individuals who use a wheelchair or have limited mobility.

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NewsAugust 4, 2020

First Transit, Perrone Robotics to Operate AVs in Colo. Smart Transportation Testbed

The electric AVs, which support Level 5 autonomous capability, will transport soldiers within the Fort Carson Army installation while also collecting operational data as part of the year-long pilot.

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NewsJuly 29, 2020

FTA Makes $225M for Transit Pilot Program

The Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program aims to achieve faster delivery of new transit capital projects.

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ArticlesJune 9, 2020

Smart Cities and Transportation: 4 Common Typologies and Pilot Project Approaches

Smart city innovations are occurring in mature cities, often involving issues of infill development, congestion management, social equity, and efforts to revive blighted urban centers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2019

King County Metro ceases operations of 2 on-demand pilot programs

The pilots were designed as 12-month research projects to test innovative solutions to immediate transportation needs.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2019

USDOT announces nearly $50M to improve access, mobility

The new programs will look to develop and deploy innovations in technology and further interagency partnerships to improve mobility.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2019

Automated Bus Consortium announces candidate pilot projects

Allowed members to solicit input directly from industry manufacturers regarding their ability to supply automated buses for their needs.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2019

L.A. Metro awards contracts to study congestion-pricing plan

The study will also include the specific upgrades to public transit and first/last-mile solutions.

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