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The decision adopts new rules in General Order 175 and reflects years of discussion, debate, and collaboration in this proceeding and amongst California’s rail transit industry experts and stakeholders.
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The program encourages urban, suburban and rural transit agencies to find new, cost-effective ways to manage and maintain the condition of their systems — everything from railroad tracks and train stations to bus facilities and electrical equipment, resulting in improved system safety and reliability.
Read More →Allows users to compare BRT systems and bus corridors in all 134 cities in 36 countries. The database includes 95 different indicators on system operations, design and cost, including metrics like the number of passengers per day, commercial speed and the length of corridors.
Read More →Approximately 90% of the funds will be invested in resilience projects primarily in New York and New Jersey, where transit systems sustained the worst of the storm damage, with the remainder going towards projects in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
Read More →Triggered by G-forces, onboard camera systems can record audio and video of accidents and other serious driving incidents, while also providing documentation that companies can use to protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits or facilitate driver training.
Read More →European systems promote "green" benefits of electrified high-speed rail travel.
Read More →Hybrid-electric systems are becoming an increasingly popular propulsion option for transit buses. However, myriad challenges must be addressed, including high capital costs, battery life and clean air certification concerns.
Read More →Open loop payments allow for riders to pay for a trip without downloading an app.
Read More →With the VEDS powering the bus, TriMet will be extensively evaluating system capabilities that can increase range up to 25% higher than other electric drive systems with similar sized battery packs in the North American market.
Read More →The report, which is part of AECOM’s ongoing Future of Infrastructure thought leadership series, investigates the latest industry trends and outlines best practices for the successful delivery of HSR systems around the world.
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