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ArticlesJune 17, 2010

How to Maximize Your Capital Investment Strategies

Many agencies have gone through the process of evaluating their current project lists or wish lists, identifying priority initiatives and where the dollars should be applied. This article looks at collaborative decision-making software applied by transit agencies to make the best possible decisions in capital planning and resource allocation.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

Apollo Video to equip Grand Rapids, Mich. fleet

Company to provide 126 video surveillance systems and back-end management software for The Rapid.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2010

New paratransit routing software launched

Route Coordinator makes scheduling, recording, reimbursement scheduling and report filing easier to manage, and in less time.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2010

DDS wins NYCT contract

NYCT's Paratransit Division currently schedules up to 27,000 trips per day through its Access-A-Ride service, all of which are managed and scheduled using ADEPT Software.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 13, 2010

Top-Notch Vehicle Maintenance Programs Help Transit Agencies Excel

Saddled with budget issues, many maintenance departments are asked to find ways to be more efficient. Agencies around the nation are stepping up to the challenge through reorganization, training, preventive maintenance and using new software systems.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2010

Stantec designs DART, Miami-Dade signaling systems

As part of the DART signaling system, Stantec is adding new software and hardware to support the new power switch interlocking system, which essentially governs the signals to trains that indicate whether it is safe to pass through upcoming intersections. The team will also test the system to make sure it operates safely before the new station opens.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

RouteMatch partners with Ontira for real-time info

Software integration will provide 24/7 access to trip information over the telephone. Additionally, customers will be proactively notified about upcoming trips through telephone and/or email/SMS.

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Newsby StaffDecember 31, 2009

Halifax Metro Transit adds GIRO software

Agency expects services to grow by more than 30 percent over the next five years, requiring the ability to automate manual processes and streamline administrative operations.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2009

ABA, AmEx partner for member benefit program

The new partnership provides ABA members access to special programs with top national companies, cutting costs on routine business spending on items, including machine parts, maintenance supplies, safety equipment, computer hardware and software, shipping, advertising, Web hosting and office supplies.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

Dutch transit agency deploys GIRO's <i>HASTUS</i> software

The initial HASTUS solution purchased by Qbuzz in June 2009 included the software's main scheduling modules: Vehicle, Crew and CrewOpt. The Roster and DailyCrew modules were also added, with timetable publication tool HASTOP slated for addition by Dec. 13.

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