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NewsSeptember 24, 2020

FRA Awards $320M for Rail Infrastructure, Safety Improvements

Nine of the projects were selected to specifically address safety at highway-rail grade crossings, and deter illegal trespassing, which is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2020

COTA Acquires 2 New Flyer Electric Buses

The order also includes two ABB depot chargers and support for electric bus deployment and infrastructure development.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2020

Metrolink Taps HDR for Rail Expansion Program

The $10 billion program is designed to upgrade rail infrastructure and enhance service ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2020

HDR Names New Transportation Operational Resiliency Director

Janet Gonzalez Tudor’s responsibilities include working closely with HDR's clients and cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of new programs to support infrastructure resiliency planning.

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NewsAugust 18, 2020

Fla.'s CAT Launches Masabi Mobile Ticketing App

The new service is an important part of helping to make riding transit as safe as possible by removing the need for passengers to handle cash, physical tickets, or interact with ticketing infrastructure.

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NewsAugust 12, 2020

AECOM-sponsored Think Tank Lands $26M Grant to Accelerate Electrification

ASPIRE — Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification — will focus on developing new infrastructure that facilitates widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

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NewsAugust 11, 2020

FTA Awards $464M in Bus Infrastructure Grants

A total of 96 projects in 49 states and territories receive funding from FTA's Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2020

Reducing the High Costs of EV Charging Infrastructure Through On-Site Reactive Power

One report points out that the cost of battery technology decreased by 87% in 2019, and by 2023, it is estimated that average prices will be close to $100/kWh.

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NewsJuly 24, 2020

Edmonton Transit Unveils New Proterra Buses, Charging Infrastructure

ETS, Proterra, and ABB created a first-of-its-kind installation in North America using RFID technology, Wi-Fi, and two-step authentication that ensures each bus connects to its respective overhead charger.

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NewsJuly 2, 2020

APTA's Skoutelas Praises House Passage of INVEST Act

H.R. 2 makes critical investments to surface transportation infrastructure, including $105 billion for public transportation and $60 billion for commuter rail, Amtrak, and other high-performance rail.

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