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    Metro redesigned its fleet maintenance program in 2000 to control operating costs, manage life-cycle costs and to reduce customer complaints.
    A stark change in maintenance processes led to increased savings, efficiencies and advancements for future benefits.
    April 26, 2013
    Joe Petrie
    Global Display Solutions is partnering with E Ink to produce lightweight signs which use less power than a traditional LCD sign.
    Now E Ink is getting back to its roots and building digital signs again with a new partnership with GDS Displays, which will bring ultra-thin, ultra-light signs to transit agencies...
    April 26, 2013
    Pace Bus System
    Pace Bus System has seen ridership boom on two routes on I-55 in suburban Chicago that now offer bus on shoulder service.
    Bus on shoulder service continues to grow in popularity for agencies grappling with highway congestion
    April 26, 2013
    Parsons Corp.
    Parsons announced that Jared B. Scarbrough, a senior engineer, has been recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as one of the Mountain States’ Top 20 Under 40.
    Mike Roark has been hired as regional sales manager for Western North America for Code Blue Corporation. He has more than 20 years in the security and technology sector with particular...
    April 26, 2013
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    Cities where bus rapid transit has been implemented have seen economic growth boom by line while stabilizing neighborhoods.
    April 26, 2013
    Brookville
    Brookville Equipment Corporation officially agreed to terms with DART Feb. 26, for the supply of two off-wire capable Liberty Modern Streetcars to the downtown Union Station to Oak Cliff extension project with an option for two additional streetcars.
    MD: MTA Unveils New 'MV-1' Mobility VehiclesThe Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) announced the purchase of 40 MV-1 mobility vehicles.The purchase marks the beginning of the...
    April 26, 2013
    Cummins Inc.
    Lou Wenzler, technical sales support director, Cummins Inc.
    Gregg HarringtonVice president of maintenance National Express Transit ServicesThis is likely the most exciting time to be a fleet technician assigned to a fleet of transit vehicles...
    April 26, 2013