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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2018

Jacksonville, 19 more projects receive passenger ferry grants

The grants will fund projects to purchase, replace or rehabilitate passenger ferries, terminals and related infrastructure, and equipment.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMay 8, 2018

9 Tips for Planning Your Bus Charging Infrastructure

While adding a few charging stations to support pilot projects is relatively straight forward, transit agencies will need to consider several factors when planning to implement infrastructure that can support hundreds of electric buses, or more.

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Safety Cornerby Timothy ButlerMay 1, 2018

How to Maximize the Lifecycle of Trains, Infrastructure Safely, Efficiently

Reports of passenger rail accidents dot the news cycle, often citing lack of modernized infrastructure as a leading cause. Despite these facts, it is simply not realistic to expect commuter and subway systems to be overhauled overnight.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2018

Amtrak announces summer New York infrastructure renewal work

The total cost of the projects is estimated between $45 and $50 million, which will keep this important infrastructure in a state of good repair for Amtrak and benefit New York State with an upgraded, state-of-the art railroad.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2018

Feds sign MOU to follow framework for infrastructure enviro, permitting

Under the MOU, the agencies committed their departments to following the President’s “One Federal Decision” with a goal to complete the entire process within two years.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2018

APTA names new VP, Government Affairs

Ward W. McCarragher has served as majority/minority chief counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the past 20 years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2018

Denver coach co. revamps IT strategy to streamline ops, future growth

All Aboard America! worked with hybrid IT infrastructure provider Flexential to better understand its unique requirements and implement future-proof solutions.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2018

President signs appropriations bill that includes $13.5B for FTA programs

APTA President/CEO Paul Skoutelas said that in passing the bill, "Congress has preserved the strong federal partnership with states and communities that is required to improve the nation’s transportation infrastructure."

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2018

Bombardier secures Maryland Transit rail services contract

The scope of work includes operations; maintenance of a fleet of diesel locomotives and commuter railcars; customer service; station and facility maintenance; and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the portion of the Brunswick Line owned by MTA.

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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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