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Videosby StaffFebruary 7, 2013

NJ Transit BNR Tech Demonstration [Video]

In January 2012, NJ Transit became the first transit agency in North America to introduce Bank Note Recycler (BNR) technology, which allows the machines to dispense change in the form of paper bills -- ones, fives, tens and twenties -- instead of dollar coins.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2013

Bombardier's track safety technology lauded

TrackSafe takes advantage of RFID technology to create improved location awareness for track workers and train operators, alerting both to potential hazards.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2013

TriMet adds 4 Gillig hybrid buses

The hybrids, with technology similar to a Chevy Volt, will run one of the busiest routes among the agency’s 79 bus lines. With the addition of the hybrids, 55 new buses have been put into service since October.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2013

Tests: Voith technology saves fuel use

Savings were achieved across multiple transit authorities and routes varying in elevation and length.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2013

National Interstate offers Trailways members benefit program

Program benefits, provided by National Interstate and its affiliate, Safety, Claims and Litigation Services LLC, include access to a variety of risk management tools and resources, including an exclusive online customer website, and accident event recorder technology.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2013

Fla.’s HART launches digital advertising

Will use the existing annunciation system on buses to broadcast 10- to 15-second messages. The program is managed by transit media firm Commuter Advertising, which enables time and location-based commercials triggered by GPS systems. HART is one of 10 transit agencies in the U.S. to use the technology.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2013

Calif.’s Omnitrans launches real time info

NexTrip technology enables riders to text, click or call to access real-time information. CEO/GM Milo Victoria was instrumental in bringing the new technology to the agency.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2013

MBCR conductors go mobile

Unique technology, developed by Massachusetts-based mobile firm Raizlabs, will feed real-time service information into the palm of a conductor’s hand as the application’s satellite function will show the speed, exact location and track assignment of every train on the commuter rail system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2013

Topeka Metro considers smart fareboxes

Funding for the new technology made possible by the agency's decision to purchase five fewer paratransit vehicles.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operator: Peter Pan Bus Lines

Peter Pan Bus Lines - Springfield, Mass. Peter Pan added new MCI J4500s to its fleet. The coaches have clean-diesel engine technology to help reduce emissions and burn less fuel.

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