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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2016

Driverless bus service in France sets world record

The two electric vehicles, fitted with high-tech equipment including laser sensors, stereo vision and GPS, can ferry around 15 passengers at a top speed of 12 mph.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2016

L.A. Metro Board approves security enhancements on transit

Under the approved proposal, additional staff will be assigned to key hubs, rail stations and parking facilities in addition to safeguarding critical infrastructure.

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ArticlesSeptember 20, 2016

Transit Infrastructure Must Be Made Resilient to the Effects of Climate Change

The transportation system of metropolitan New York was significantly impacted by Superstorm Sandy — including New York City subway and Amtrak rail tunnels damaged by flooding — and the after effects are still being addressed.

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ArticlesSeptember 15, 2016

2016 Women in Transportation: Margareth Bonds

Bonds' efforts on behalf of the industry includes outreach to educate elected officials on the need for a balanced approach to funding our nation’s transportation infrastructure.

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ArticlesSeptember 15, 2016

How Puerto Rico transformed transit and its planning process

With its limited budget, too few vehicles and aging infrastructure, PRITA faced some serious challenges.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2016

FRA awards $25M in grants to upgrade safety railroad crossings, stations

Received 40 eligible applications requesting $67.5 million, nearly three times the $25 million that Congress provided in the 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act that funds DOT.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2016

Hall of Fame inducts Wulkan, Martin, Catoe, Scanlon and Volk

This year, APTA is adding five new names to its Hall of Fame: Alan Wulkan, Frank T. Martin, John Catoe, Mike Scanlon and William Volk.     

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2016

Transdev's San Francisco paratransit contract extended

The contract also includes providing paratransit services using 112 SFTMA vehicles. Transdev employs more than 200 people in San Francisco and the Brisbane Operations Center located south of the city.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2016

FRA, AAR letter urges Pokemon creators to keep players off tracks

Letter stems from concern about reports that Pokémon characters, “Pokestops” and other virtual objects are being placed near railroad tracks, stations and rail-yard facilities

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Newsby StaffAugust 24, 2016

Metra rehabilitates Pullman Station

The project is part of Metra’s 2016 construction program, which includes approximately $200 million in infrastructure improvements to 27 stations.

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