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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2015

N.Y. county adds 19 new vehicles to paratransit fleet

Each Phoenix vehicle, manufactured by Coach & Equipment Mfg. Corp., is wheelchair accessible, featuring a side-entry lift near the front of the bus with double leaf lift doors.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2015

Antelope Valley Transit completes digital sign installation

The digital signs are the latest component in the transit agency's Track-It Intelligent Transportation System, providing 24/7 access to current bus departure information for customers using their computer or smartphone via GPS.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2015

FTA clears TEX Rail to enter Engineering phase

The move also authorizes The T to place its order for the manufacture of rail vehicles so they can be completed, delivered, tested, and with time for operation training for staff prior to starting service in 2018.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2015

PATCO unveils newly refurbished railcars

The cars are being rehabilitated by Alstom Transport in Hornell, N.Y. The improvements include the cars’ interiors (flip-up seating for wheelchairs and bicycles; new seats and slip-resistant floors; new lighting; new windows and HVAC systems) and exteriors and operating systems, including new braking systems that conserve energy by returning the power generated in braking to the cars’ power systems.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2015

Pa. agency taps National Express for paratransit

The system, which was previously operated by separate human service programs, has been plagued by problems since the Westmoreland County Transit Authority took over its operation two years ago.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2015

Pittsburgh agency considers charging fee for smart cards

The amount of the fee was not specified but could be in the $3 to $5 range. Existing cardholders would not be charged, and if the agency adopts a fee, those without ConnectCards would be encouraged to obtain them before the fee takes effect.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2015

Antelope Valley Transit experiments with digital bus ads

Other cash-strapped California transit agencies, facing rising operating costs, are watching the potentially lucrative test run with interest, as current state law restricts digital signage on buses to route and service information.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 20, 2015

[Photos] World Trade Center Transportation Hub

The state-of-the-art World Trade Center Transportation Hub, when completed in 2015, will serve over 200,000 daily commuters and millions of annual visitors from around the world. At approximately 800,000 square feet, the Hub, which features a wing-like "Oculus” design, will connect visitors to 11 different subway lines, the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) rail system and Battery Park City Ferry Terminal.

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ArticlesMay 12, 2015

5 Questions: Ventura County Transportation Commission's Darren Kettle

METRO spoke to Ventura County Transportation Commission Executive Director Darren Kettle about the new vehicles, as well as the agency’s current challenges and new service plans.

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ArticlesMay 12, 2015

Sacramento RT's 'Long-Awaited' Blue Line Rail Extension on Track to Connect Region

The 4.3-mile project, one of the highest priority transit initiativesin the region, features an eight-berth transit center, two light rail bridges, four new stations and a multi-use hike-and-bike trail.

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