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Articlesby Alex RomanMarch 20, 2018

As Tech Matures, Transit Agency Usage of Electric Buses Evolves

With many early pioneers now moving to larger implementation, advances are making it more possible for the vehicles to be used in a variety of service applications, although how to install the infrastructure necessary for large-scale operations is a task that needs to mastered.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2018

L.A. Metro breaks ground on section 2 of Purple Line light rail extension

The entire Purple Line Extension project is based on a three-phase construction schedule, which is expected to include $3.6 billion in federal grants.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2018

LA Metro's 'Life Underground' series shows subways, rider stories

The experience features dozens of subway riders selected purely by chance who tell their stories of love, dreams, family, and migration.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2018

New Flyer, FTA partner for L.A. Metro research project

The project team is responsible for evaluation of cost-effectiveness and practicality of selected collision-mitigation solutions.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2017

New tech will allow Metrolink riders to use mobile app to transfer to LA Metro rail

Currently, Metrolink riders who transfer to Metro Rail cannot use an electronic ticket, but must use a TAP-enabled paper ticket to access Metro Rail.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2017

LA Metro receives unsolicited proposal for accelerated delivery of BRT project

The agency’s Office of Extraordinary Innovation is now in the process of assembling a phase 1 review team to evaluate the concept on its financial and technical merit.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

L.A. Mayor set to unveil '28 by 28' Olympics transportation plan

The plan, which is preperation for the summer Olympics in 2028, includes light rail expansions, a bus rapid transit network, and highway improvement and widening efforts.

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ArticlesNovember 27, 2017

How L.A. Metro is inspiring, training tomorrow's transportation workforce

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Thirty-nine percent of Metro’s workforce will be eligible for retirement over the next three years and 69% of Metro employees are over the age of 40.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2017

L.A. Metro expands all-door boarding for key Metro Rapid lines

Riders will be able to board at any door of a bus – front, middle or rear – and will pay their fare by using the TAP fare validator installed at each door.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2017

LA Metro approves Talgo option to overhaul heavy rail vehicles

Metro awarded a contract to Talgo for a total value of $72.9 for the overhaul of 74 A650 HRV’s in September 2016.

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