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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 22, 2023

Battery-Electric Buses Could Be Best Option in Virginia, Report Finds

The report, “Alternative Fuels for Transit Buses: What’s the Best Option for Your Transit Agency? (Vol.1),” focuses on three alternative fuel choices — battery electric, CNG, and fuel-cell electric — and their ability to meet ridership needs as a sustainable solution for public transit.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 8, 2023

MBTA Releases Independent Audit, Publishes Internal Safety Review

The investigations revealed deficiencies in track inspection processes, including inconsistencies in documentation and oversight. Both concluded improvements are imperative in terms of leadership, standardizing procedures, increasing staffing and training, and clearly outlining roles and responsibilities.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 16, 2023

Report Examines FTA ZEB Funding Programs

The Transportation for America report finds that higher demand for zero-emission grants significantly lowered the probability of accessing zero-emission project funds.

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ArticlesApril 10, 2023

Reserved Seats on Greyhound Add Momentum to Intercity Bus Industry, but Serious Threats Loom

With the industry amid a transformation, chronic driver shortages and the impending closure of Greyhound Bus stations in major U.S. cities may pose as roadblocks to the sector’s recovery.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 4, 2023

RTC of Southern Nevada Finds Initiatives Matching Findings of Heat Report

The “Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign” study found that neighborhoods with the hottest temperatures are largely located in and around downtown Las Vegas, downtown North Las Vegas, the Historic Westside, and the eastern area of the valley.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 24, 2023

New Report Shows How to Achieve Successful Energy Transition

The report covers energy use in today’s public transport; decarbonization of mobility and the role of public transport, the challenges, and more.

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ArticlesSeptember 30, 2022

How Vendors Can Help Transit Improve Cybersecurity

The new study focuses on the role of vendors in cybersecurity and their relationships with the transit industry. Through detailed interviews and in-depth research, the team reported on several key findings.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 28, 2022

Public Transit Ridership Hits 70% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

The rise in ridership is reflective of transit agencies adapting to the swiftly changing needs of their communities while delivering safe, reliable service, according to APTA.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 13, 2022

Mineta Report Examines Fare-Free Transit's 'Grand Opportunity'

“Free Transit: It All Depends on How” presents a variety of ideas that show promise in empowering policymakers to combine free transit with other policies to overcome pressing problems in the transportation industry.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 8, 2022

Battery-Electric Bus Market to Ship 18.2M Units Worldwide in 2022

By 2030, things will have changed significantly, and there will be over nine million battery-electric buses and trucks out of a total market of 21 million.

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