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  • March 2013

    • March 2013

    Stephanie Camay 10861111
    Management

    March People in the News

    March 6, 2013
    Christopher M. Thompson, P.E., was recently named a senior associate with Gannett Fleming in the firm’s Philadelphia office. Thompson serves as a vice president and project manager...
    Transbay Joint Powers Authority
    The five-level Transbay Transit Center will serve both bus and rail and will include a 5.4 acre rooftop park.
    Rail

    Using Value Capture Strategies to Finance Transportation Infrastructure

    Richard Arena
    March 6, 2013
    The search goes on for the elusive funding that will bankroll the construction and maintenance of the engineering underpinnings of America. Is Value Capture the answer to infrastructure...
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    New City Living

    March 6, 2013
    It’s an exciting time to be in transit as developers shift from car-centric projects to public transportation options for 21st century designs.
    40 Under 40

    Getting Ready for The Hill

    March 6, 2013
    For those new to meeting with their representatives and building relationships with legislators, a few reminders of the basics is always handy.
    Triangle Transit
    David King, general manager, Triangle Transit
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    Creating Public Involvement

    March 6, 2013
    Durham, N.C.David KingGeneral ManagerTriangle TransitThe Triangle area of North Carolina is expected to double in population in the next 25 years. Helping plan for a future with...

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    Sun Tran
    Sun Tran has placed 47 new alternatively fueled buses into service in the last six months. The move is part of a commitment by the agency to protect the environment and help clean up the air around the Tuscon area.
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    March Industry News

    March 6, 2013
    CAT Introduces First Articulated Bus Into Service in S.C.Clemson Area Transit (CAT) has put the first articulated bus in service in South Carolina.“We double the capacity and ...
    MARTA
    The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority uses taps into the system from its Breeze smart card to track passenger movement for planning purposes.
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    Data With an Unknown Outcome

    Joe Petrie
    March 6, 2013
    Transit agencies are tracking data and finding new ways to use it.
    SEPTA
    SEPTA has installed new on-board processor that will be used to read new smart cards on buses and trolleys.
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    The Start of a New Fare Era

    Joe Petrie
    March 6, 2013
    New smart card technology turns the fare collection role of agencies into a new era of customer service.
    MCTS
    Milwaukee County Transit System Managing Director Lloyd Grant
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    Transit in Milwaukee Looking Forward to Upgrades

    March 6, 2013
    Despite the ongoing funding challenges MCTS has faced, they are moving ahead with improved service for its riders with new vehicles and new technology.