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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2013

L.A. Metro extends Veolia contract

Under the new contract will partner to invest in facility upgrades including a new Methane Detection System, additional bus bays for maintenance, additional office space and a more efficient inventory parts room.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2013

Nova Bus delivering LFS buses to Canada

Sudbury Transit’s new LFS Smart Buses include many improvements, from the driver partition to the rear of the vehicle. Inspired by aerospace and rail transportation, their design was optimized based on customer and focus group feedback.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2013

Ideal subway seating has fewer middle seats

Placing vertical poles in the middle to maximize that premium near-the-door space for short-trip passengers and transverse seating at the ends of the cars for long-distance riders are some recommendations.

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ProductsApril 3, 2013

Space saving wheelchair lift

The Mirage F10X wheelchair lift allows maximum storage area in the luggage bay.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2013

SunLine Transit installs new bus stop seats

The "Simme" is a good solution that maximizes space by offering seating for two customers, as well as incorporating the bus stop sign and route schedule.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2013

Sound Transit completes TOD land sale

The new $18 million project will be a mixed-use arts facility containing 57 rental units of affordable live/work space for artists and their families. The ground floor will include a community room and 12 commercial spaces for non-profits, creative enterprises and related businesses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2013

CTA, Metra and Pace to use current revenue for operations

Capital funding will be used largely for rolling stock renewal and other projects aimed at taking care of the existing system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2013

Chicago area dial-a-ride service expands

Pace Suburban Bus and Lake County now provide a greater variety of destinations and times in Wauconda and Fremont townships as part of the Northwest Demonstration Project.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2013

Denver RTD increases railcar entry space for wheelchairs

The entry space on its FasTracks commuter-railcar will be increased by a foot to prevent wheelchairs from becoming stuck in the space as cars prepare to leave the station.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2012

Transit installing audio surveillance on buses

Government officials are installing audio surveillance systems on public buses in cities such as San Francisco; Hartford, Conn.; and Eugene, Ore., to record conversations of passengers. The plans raise questions about legally protected privacy in public spaces.

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