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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2017

Mich.'s TheRide names new business services program manager

Chris Simmons worked as an attorney with a focus on community development and business formation issues, prior to working in Transportation Demand Management

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2017

Public transit ridership up after Atlanta bridge collapse

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority reported a big rush hour jump in passengers on its northern rail lines Monday morning, up 50% to 73% as many commuters sought to avoid the highways altogether.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2017

Las Vegas officials rethink bus ads, security after shooting

Authorities struggled to get a good view of the suspect due to a vinyl bus wrap.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2017

Public awareness campaign launched ahead of Baltimore bus revamp

MTA is taking steps to ensure transit riders are fully aware of the upcoming changes by dispatching “transit teams” who will provide riders with the most up-to-date information.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2017

SEPTA's $727M budget proposes Key card, railcar funding

If approved, the capital budget for FY 2018 would be an almost $180 million increase over the previous year.

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NewsMarch 23, 2017

Profile: Kevin Coggin, Executive Director of Coast Transit Authority

“On Friday, I go to bed, and the wind is about 110, 120 miles per hour — something that’s significant, but not something that’ll make you sit up straight in your chair,” recalls Kevin Coggin of the days before Hurricane Katrina.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2017

Smith named new deputy CEO at TheRide

Smith, who joined the team as of February 27, has been in the public transit industry for over twenty years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2017

MARTA piloting electric bus technology

The agency is testing Proterra's 40-foot battery electric bus as part of exploration of additional cleaner transportation options for fleet.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2017

MATA partners with HealthyHere to offer on-site healthcare for employees

The HealthyHere mobile clinics are fully outfitted with portable ultrasound machines, a private area in the vehicle dedicated to physical exams, and the equipment necessary for performing on-board lab work and biometric measurements.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2017

NC By Train partners with 11 transit systems to connect the last mile

Starting March 18, the NC By Train transit pass will be available at no additional charge to passengers on board the Piedmont and Carolinian trains in select cities.

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