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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2014

Ingenious signs reveal where to get a seat on Dutch train

A 590-foot-long LED screen that hangs above the train platform uses intuitive color-coding and symbols to show exactly where to stand to make boarding easier once the train arrives

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2013

Q'Straint securement product wins 'Innovation' award

Dozens of original products entered the competition. Quantum was one of only five innovations that were recognized.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2013

Clever financing keeps Hong Kong metro profitable

Following the concept of "value capture," the Hong Kong metro essentially functions as part of a vertically integrated business that, through a "rail plus property" model, controls both the means of transit and the places passengers visit upon departure.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2013

IMPulse catenary monitoring system honored by White House

The honor recognizes IMPulse for its patent-pending automated Catenary Safety Monitoring System, which improves the reliability and safety of commuter and light rail transit systems while reducing maintenance costs.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2013

Estonian capital offers free public transit for all residents

The free ride program, which will cost the city some $16 million annually in lost ticket sales, has surpassed expectations, with ridership up 10%.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2013

TTC creates 'personal car' for April Fool's Day

A light-hearted video shows two TTC executives acting out "offensive behaviors" such as talking loudly on cellphones and eating food, to help illustrate the faux initiative.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2012

'Canopy' design concept gives subway trains outside view

Canopy uses dynamic flexible "e-paper" display panels affixed to the interior of the train giving passengers a view of passing landmarks. The content, stored on an embedded PC in the train, is updated via Wi-Fi.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2011

Study Names 15 Top Smart Transportation Cities

Boston, Jersey City, N.J., and Lincoln, Neb., are three of 15 metropolitan regions named as leaders in transportation innovation and smart transit, according to a new study from the National Resources Defense Council.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2009

Dallas, Fort Worth exploring PPP for rail expansion

The 67.7-mile project, known as the Cotton Belt Rail Line, will operate principally on a 54-mile DART-owned rail corridor of the same name.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Will Private Investment in Public Transit Fill the Funding Gap?

Potential benefits to the public transit system include capital cost and schedule savings, greater use of private sector innovation and technology, and the ability to finance all or part of the overall lifecycle costs of the project with private funds.

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