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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2024

MBTA Launches NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program

In partnership with Swiftly, off-the-shelf tablet technology will be piloted in the operator cabs of up to 100 buses by the end of the year, providing turn-by-turn directions similar to navigation apps like Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2024

CALSTART Launches Zero-Emission Tracker Dashboard

The ZET Ahead Dashboard is designed to keep policymakers, industry stakeholders, and advocates informed about the most impactful state actions and investments.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2024

TransLink Converts West Coast Express Fleet to Renewable Diesel

Renewable diesel comes from organic waste, such as used cooking oil, waste animal fats, and vegetable oils. Renewable diesel also burns cleaner than fossil fuel diesel.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2024

San Antonio's VIA Finalizes Local Funding Match for Rapid Transit Project

The agreement with Bexar County secures $102 million to fulfill the agency’s local funding obligation for the VIA Rapid Silver Line, a move that now allows the project to proceed in seeking a 50% match in federal funding.

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Safety Cornerby Dustin Harber August 28, 2024

Ensuring Public Transit Cybersecurity Through Robust Protective Measures

In today’s highly connected world, cybersecurity is of utmost importance, particularly for transportation agencies overseeing transit bus systems that rely increasingly on sophisticated technologies, including the use of data analytics in traffic signal networks, to manage and operate their systems.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2024

With Demand Up, Toronto Set to Boost Services

Across the system, service hours will increase to 97% of pre-pandemic levels, with ridership at approximately 80% to 85% compared to 2019.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2024

L.A. Metro Ridership Continues Positive Trend

The agency saw 19,873,436 boardings on weekdays, reaching 78.8% of its pre-pandemic July 2019 level. On weekends in July there were 5,592,948 boardings, reaching 95.3% of pre-pandemic weekend ridership from July 2019.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2024

Volvo Buses Partners with Optibus, Stoneridge

The move recognizes the important role digital services will play in the development of efficient and sustainable people transportation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2024

Florida's Palm Tran Names New Executive Director

With nearly 20 years in the industry, Ivan Maldonado has held key roles in transportation management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2024

GILLIG Hosts APTA Leadership for Tour, Discussion

The event highlighted the pivotal role GILLIG and the broader public transportation industry play in America's economic and environmental future.

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