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VA: Melvin Jones Named Operation Lifesaver Coordinator for D.C., Maryland, Virginia

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) President and CEO Joyce Rose announced that Melvin Jones, who has been Virginia Operation Lifesaver State Coordinator since 2005, has been named Operation Lifesaver Coordinator for the District of Columbia, Maryland and...

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

OCTA Encourages Commuters To Dump the Pump’ Next Week

The Orange County Transportation Authority is encouraging people to Dump the Pump from June 17-21 by leaving their car at home and commuting using other forms of transportation.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

Christie Introduces LED-Based Entero HB 72-Inch Video Wall Cube and HB Rear Projection Light Engine

Widest Range of Sizes and Resolutions, Christie’s Control Room Solutions Feature Wi-Fi Networking, Improved Tiling/Scaling Capabilities, and Auto-Bright/Auto-Color Wall Management.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

AZ: Save Money, Ride Transit in Yuma

With the continuing high gas prices, the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (YCIPTA) announced it will join with other public transportation systems across the nation and throughout Arizona to participate in the 8th Annual...

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

CA: Omnitrans Invites Commuters to Dump the Pump

With gasoline prices still hovering around $4 per gallon, Omnitrans invites commuters to Dump the Pump and try the bus for free on Thursday, June 20.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

IL: 8th Annual National Dump the Pump Day Rally to be Held June 20th

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is inviting the public to join the festivities at the 8th Annual Dump the Pump Day with WGN radio personality Garry Meier. Meier will kick off this year’s event at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave...

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

Vicon’s New 16-Channel H.264 Encoder Offers Affordable Options for Hybrid VMS System Design

Vicon Industries Inc. introduces the H264-16CH-ENCDR, a high-performance, 16-channel H.264 encoder that allows for the use of analog cameras side-by-side with IP models within a VMS network.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

Vossloh Kiepe, Inc. Celebrates First U.S. Production Shipment

The first propulsion unit produced by Vossloh Kiepe, Inc., Alpharetta, Ga., recently shipped for installation on a new Houston Metro LRV being built by CAF USA.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

TX: Sun Metro Breaks Ground on Brio

Construction begins on El Paso’s state-of-the-art rapid transit system.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

NY: NFTA Awarded Certificate of Merit for Security by APTA

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced June 12 it has been awarded a certificate of merit for security by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), for its policing initiatives as part of the 2013 Rail Safety and Security...

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

Smart Software to Help New Jersey Transit Improve Inventory Planning and Parts Availability for Rail and Bus Operations

Smart Software, Inc. announced June 13 that New Jersey Transit has purchased Smart’s flagship product, SmartForecasts, for its rail and bus operations as part of a company-wide service improvement and inventory reduction program.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

IL: Robert Ryan to Lead Passenger Rail and Transit Market for TranSystems

Robert Ryan has joined TranSystems as market sector leader for its national passenger rail and transit practice areas.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

Stertil-Koni Introduces Freedom Lift, New Heavy Duty 2-Post Vehicle Lift with 16,000 lbs. Lifting Capacity

Stertil-Koni announced the introduction of the Freedom Lift, a new series of heavy duty, hydraulic 2-post lifts providing exceptional lifting capacity and wheels-free access.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

Gannett Fleming Debuts TAROS Software at APTA Rail Conference

Gannett Fleming representatives introduced TAROS, a suite of traction power system simulator software tools designed to meet the design and engineering requirements of railroad and rail transit projects, during the 2013 American Public Transportation...

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

TX: DCTA Family Fun Pass Continues Offering Saturday Savings

The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is offering a special discount to families for travel on Saturdays through August 17.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

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