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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2016

DART adds 3 miles to Blue Line light rail system

Connecting an area known as the Education Corridor to downtown by light rail enables more people to discover the academic programs offered at the UNT Dallas, Paul Quinn College and Cedar Valley College.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 7, 2016

[Photos] BusCon 2016: Keynote Address, Networking Events, Sessions and More

Setting the record for the largest-ever bus trade show in North America with more than 80 vehicles on the show floor, BusCon 2016 had something for every type of bus operator who visited the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 19-21. Here we take a look at everything that happened off the show floor, including the innagural Transit Maintenance Forum and BusCon Connect, educational sessions, the keynote address and networking events.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2016

FTA awards $1B federal grant for San Diego trolley extension

The extension will improve access to employment hubs and numerous educational and medical facilities north of downtown, making it easier for people to travel throughout the city.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2016

FTA confirmed to speak on new bus testing rule, more at BusCon 2016

A Transit Maintenance Forum pass is $98 and includes the forum as well as access to BusCon’s full educational program, the exhibit hall full of buses, networking event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum and much more.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2016

El Paso, Texas begin installing rail for streetcars

The system, which will bring streetcars back to the city for the first time in 42 years, will travel along businesses, medical, entertainment, cultural and educational institutions.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2016

Ga.'s Athens Transit named top 'Urban Community' system

Highlights that factored into their selection include, a bus-riding education program as a sentenching tool for people who lose their license/driving priveleges; and allowing route/schedule info to be part of Google Transit.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2016

FRA launches new railroad crossing, trespassing site to increase safety

The new portal is part of the agency’s ongoing campaign to reduce fatalities at railroad crossings and tracks to zero by building partnerships that increase education, step up enforcement and leverage engineering.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2015

Starkville-MSU transit named ‘System of the Year’

The state award cites the S.M.A.R.T. system for excellence and “for your efforts in working with local officials in removing isolation barriers to education, employment, medical and recreational services by providing safe, affordable and accessible mobility options for residents in your service area.”

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2015

8 agencies win Operation Lifesaver grants for safety campaigns

The local rail transit agencies and Operation Lifesaver programs will work together to produce educational projects utilizing the nonprofit organization’s “See Tracks? Think Train!” campaign, which was developed in partnership with the Association of American Railroads and the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2015

BusCon 2015 takes Indy by storm with new vehicles, tech and education

The 20th installment of the show featured more than 50 new exhibitors, 70-plus vehicles and plenty of information to inspire attendees.

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