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APTA NEWS |
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APTA to Host 4th Annual High-Speed Rail Policy Forum
APTA will host its Fourth Annual High-Speed Rail Policy Forum, “Getting to a Tipping Point for High-Performance Intercity Passenger Rail,” Nov. 29 at the APTA offices in Washington, DC. [More]
2017 Mid-Year Safety Seminar Focuses on Rules and Regulations
APTA’s Mid-Year Safety Seminar, Dec. 4-7 in Houston, will bring together public transit professionals to network, discuss safety issues and learn from federal and state partners including FTA and FRA leaders. [More]
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY |
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FTA Schedules Webinars
FTA has announced two upcoming webinars: on Transit Asset Management internal coordination, Nov. 30, and FTA’s Strategic Transit Automation Research plan, Dec. 6. [More]
SMART Reaches Out to Sonoma County Fire Victims
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District has announced the launch of the Individual Relief Pass and Business Relief Pass programs to help individuals and businesses in Sonoma County, CA, affected by the recent fires. [More]
Chilean Bus Program Seeks U.S. Commercial Proposals
The U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce, seeks proposals for a bus renovation program in progress at Transantiago, the public transit system in Santiago, Chile. [More]
Foothill Transit Introduces Long Range Electric Bus
Foothill Transit in West Covina, CA, introduced the nation’s first-ever long-range electric bus to service Nov. 3 on a 22-mile round trip route. [More]
Clara White Mission Operates Cafe for JTA Employees
The Jacksonville (FL) Transportation Authority (JTA) has entered into a partnership with the Clara White Mission through which mission employees will provide quick breakfast and lunch service to JTA employees and contractors. [More]
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COMMENTARY |
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Access to Jobs by Public Transit Increases in Many U.S. Metropolitan Areas
Annually updated research from the Accessibility Observatory at the University of Minnesota ranks 49 of the 50 largest (by population) metropolitan areas in the United States for connecting workers with jobs via public transit. [More]
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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE |
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Who's Doing What in the Industry
Passenger Transport announces the following hirings and promotions in public transportation agencies and business members. Items appear in People on the Move as space permits. [More]
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