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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2015

WTS Transportation summit educates young women about industry

The Transportation YOU DC Youth Summit spanned five days and included a visit to USDOT to meet with some of the young women from various modes who have chosen transportation as a career, and a meeting with Victor Mendez, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Transit Dispatchesby Matt ColeJune 30, 2015

Technology and the Transformation of Urban Transportation: 2015 U.S. Conference of Mayors

Disruptive technologies and the new era of information sharing are helping to evolve and advance public transportation in our nation’s greatest cities. Nearly 300 mayors and government officials convened in San Francisco June 19-22 for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 83rd Annual Meeting, featuring remarks from President Obama and former U.S. Secretary of State and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.  I was invited to speak  in front of these influential government leaders to discuss “Technology and the Transformation of Urban Transportation.” This article will give readers an inside look at the conversation.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2015

GovDelivery, ETA Transit team to provide real-time text tech in Calif.

The new Altamont Corridor Express program leverages ETA Transit’s SPOT system and GovDelivery, an enterprise-class digital outreach platform engineered specifically for government, to help riders stay connected on train arrival and departure times or delays.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2015

ETA Transit modernizes Wyo. fleet

Along with partners REI and Engraph Software, outfitted Cheyenne Transit Agnency's fleet of 19 vehicles with computer aided dispatch and automated vehicle location systems powered by ETA’s landmark SPOT™ technology.

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ProductsJune 4, 2015

Astra Flor - Newest Koro-Trans transit flooring

ProFusion Industries' Astra Flor™ provides an aesthetically pleasing metal flake look that is designed to enhance any vehicle interior. This combination of a new design choice with the time-tested durability of Koro-Trans™ flooring creates a very unique look.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2015

Meridian introduces glass-top convertible Sprinter

The patented and proprietary SkyVue glass top convertible bus will be available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean on the 170 inch-extended wheelbase 3500 model Sprinter in several 16 to 20 passenger configurations.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2015

Railway copper thefts rise with price of metal

Copper, which now hovers at $3 a pound on the scrap market compared to about 80 cents a decade ago, is essential to the running of commuter railways, carrying electrical power from substations to the live third rail.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2015

Bombardier names new VP, operations strategy

Jim Vounassis will conduct a detailed review of the company's operations and implement strategies to increase value creation across the organization.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2015

Secretary Foxx tours L.A. Metro, touts infrastructure

The stop was part of Foxx's tour of projects throughout the country to highlight the nation’s third annual Infrastructure Week, which brings together thousands of stakeholders across the country to highlight the importance of investing in America’s infrastructure, and to encourage Congress to act on a long-term transportation bill.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2015

Santa Barbara, Calif. coach co. takes off as airlines cut back flights

When American Eagle stopped serving the local airport, Goleta-based Santa Barbara Airbus 'saw a significant growth in volume,' according to founder and CEO Eric Onnen.

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