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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2015

San Joaquin, Calif. agency takes control of local Amtrak line

Caltrans formerly ran the San Joaquin line from Sacramento, with local agencies frequently complaining that they lacked a strong voice at the table.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2015

Ark. transit agency adding new CNG buses, rebranding

The Central Arkansas Transit Authority's new buses will feature the Rock Region METRO branding. The agency is also adding 30 new bus shelters, Wi-Fi on every vehicle and a mobile app for real-time bus arrival times to enhance the passenger experience.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2015

Connect Transit named 'Best Public Transit System in North America'

Award winning highlights include a redesigned website complete with a user-friendly trip planner, up-to-date detour information, and an interactive experience with social media.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2015

Milwaukee County launches online capabilities for smart card system

Upgrades allow riders to check their balance, add money (passes or stored cash value) or even order a new card, all from a computer or smartphone.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2015

KCATA wins $174K anti-terrorism grant

About $100,000 will go toward developing a blueprint for coordinating with local law enforcement and other public safety agencies responding to any terrorist incident on a bus or affecting bus service.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2015

Trillium wins Buffalo, N.Y. CNG fueling contract

The new CNG fueling facility will feature two 250-hp compressors, producing 700 standard cubic feet per minute, with options for up to three more. The station will allow for fueling from four dispensers.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 30, 2015

[Photos] Tour DART's LEED Platinum-certified Central Station

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority's LEED Platinum-certified Central Station in downtown Des Moines is the primary transfer location betweeen routes and includes the Customer Service Department and Administrative Offices. The station, which opened in November 2012 features many amenities including climate-controlled waiting areas, covered loading platforms, a bicycle storage room and Java Joe’s CoffeeHouse.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2015

Pellet gun attacks plaguing Nev. transit agency

In the last month, 17 windows on 12 RTC of Washoe County buses have been shot out by vandals with a BB or pellet gun. So far, the vandalism has cost RTC an estimated $20,000.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2015

Port Authority to realign gates at NYC bus terminal

The changes are aimed at improving bus operations and reducing congestion in the terminal that can stretch back out into the inbound Lincoln Tunnel and beyond.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2015

BC Transit to rollout devices to aid visually impaired

Trekker Breeze + will be installed on every Victoria Regional Transit bus starting this fall, which will provide clear and precise GPS annunciation of stop on transit, helping visually-impaired individuals to easily find their way around town

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