Public transport

Alivi Awarded Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services Contract by AvMed

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Alivi and AvMed announced today they have formed a new partnership for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) services for their Medicare members.

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  • Alivi and AvMed announced today they have formed a new partnership for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) services for their Medicare members.
  • Once a trip is scheduled, it selects the nearest, most reliable driver to provide transportation to medical appointments based on the members needs.
  • We are pleased to be able to offer Non-Emergency Medical Transportation services to our Medicare members via our partnership with Alivi, said Ian Andes, vice president of provider contracting and service at AvMed.
  • Our products include a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) platform, ancillary provider networks and a business process outsourcing service.

Facedrive Announces Continued Growth in 2019

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Facedrive Inc. (Facedrive) (TSXV:FD), the first Canadian peer-to-peer, eco-friendly ridesharing network, is pleased to announce that it has achieved significant month-over-month growth in number of requested and completed rides during fiscal 2019.

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  • Facedrive Inc. (Facedrive) (TSXV:FD), the first Canadian peer-to-peer, eco-friendly ridesharing network, is pleased to announce that it has achieved significant month-over-month growth in number of requested and completed rides during fiscal 2019.
  • Facedrive has also continued to demonstrate its commitment to environmental sustainability by teaming up with Forests Ontario to plant 1,131 trees in Ontario during the last quarter of 2019, and a total of 3,226 trees in 2019 alone.
  • Facedrive has demonstrated continuous growth in fiscal 2019.
  • Facedrive, through its partnership with Forests Ontario, has planted 3,226 trees in 2019.

Slicks Graphics Presents the Ultimate Guide to Vehicle Wraps

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

This article was puttogether to highlight great points to consider when looking for a new vehicle wrap for a business.

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  • This article was puttogether to highlight great points to consider when looking for a new vehicle wrap for a business.
  • There may be surprise withhow there is not one errand a person can run without seeing a handful of vehicle wraps and trailer wraps passing by.
  • Why not stand out in this process, extending thousands of impressions to potential new clients through a vibrant new vehicle wrap.
  • Vehicle wraps have changed and will continue to change the marketing potential of a business, so give Slicks Graphics a call today at 215-736-8000 to get started, or visit them on the web for more information at https://www.slicksgraphics.com .

Iteris Unveils Real-Time Traffic Video Mobile App

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

(NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today announced that it has launched a new mobile application that streams real-time video and data from intersections equipped with Iteris video detection systems.

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  • (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today announced that it has launched a new mobile application that streams real-time video and data from intersections equipped with Iteris video detection systems.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200121005370/en/
    Iteris Unveils Real-Time Traffic Video Mobile App (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Iteris Video Viewer displays a live feed from intersections that have Iteris Vantage Next, Vantage Edge or VantageRadius systems installed, enabling transportation agencies to easily access data and insights previously only available from their transportation management center (TMC).
  • We are proud to announce the launch of the first and most advanced traffic video viewer app, which helps transportation agencies access real-time video feeds and analytics from Iteris-equipped intersections, said Todd Kreter, senior vice president and general manager, Roadway Sensors at Iteris.
  • The Iteris Video Viewer app is available for iOS and Android devices via the Apple App Store and Google Play, as well as desktop computers via the Iteris website.

Ride Health And Uber Health Partner To Simplify Patients' Path To Medical Appointments

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

The partnership between Ride Health and Uber Health addresses these issues by helping make healthcare transportation more accessible at scale.

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  • The partnership between Ride Health and Uber Health addresses these issues by helping make healthcare transportation more accessible at scale.
  • Ride Health's web-based, mobile-enabled transportation coordination platform covers all ridetypes and service levels, frompublic transit andtaxisto wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAV) and ambulances.
  • Ride Health also supports health plans in 10 states, handling their transportation benefit management and optimizing utilization across all transportation modes.
  • We are pleased to partner with Ride Health to continue increasingaccess to carefor all communities, but especially our most underserved," said Dan Trigub, Head of Uber Health.

Graco Launches Compact Dyna-Star Automatic Lubrication System

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG), a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of its Compact Dyna-Star (CDS) automatic lubrication system.

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  • Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG), a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of its Compact Dyna-Star (CDS) automatic lubrication system.
  • Designed specifically for heavy-duty earth-moving machines in extreme work environments, the Compact Dyna-Star automatic lubrication system offers the power and performance needed for the toughest users and markets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200116005559/en/
    Graco Compact Dyna-Star System (Photo: Graco Inc.)
    The Compact Dyna-Star system is the latest offering in our comprehensive portfolio of automatic lubrication systems, said Dan Jensen, Gracos Lubrication Equipment Division Global Product Marketing Manager.
  • Were impressed by how easy the Compact Dyna-Star automatic lubrication system is to fill with grease and how the pump shuts off when full, said one maintenance manager who tested the product.

All Traffic Data, a Seaport Capital Portfolio Company, Acquires Key Data Network

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

All Traffic Data Services, LLC (ATD), a traffic data collection and analysis firm, announced today that it has acquired Key Data Network, Inc. (KDN).

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  • All Traffic Data Services, LLC (ATD), a traffic data collection and analysis firm, announced today that it has acquired Key Data Network, Inc. (KDN).
  • KDN is an Oregon-based provider of traffic data collection and analysis services for civil engineering firms and government transportation authorities in Oregon, Washington, and Texas.
  • Conley brings a wealth of experience in the traffic data collection sector, having spent over 15 years in the industry.
  • Founded in 2016 in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Key Data Network provides traffic data collection and analysis for engineering and government customers.

First Annual Index Ranks Climate Impact of Transportation for 100 Largest U.S. Metro Areas

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

For the StreetLight Data 2020 U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index, the company ranked the country's largest metro areas from 1 (best) to 100 (worst) on six individual factors: VMT, bike commuting miles, pedestrian commuting miles, transit ridership, population density, and circuity.

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  • For the StreetLight Data 2020 U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index, the company ranked the country's largest metro areas from 1 (best) to 100 (worst) on six individual factors: VMT, bike commuting miles, pedestrian commuting miles, transit ridership, population density, and circuity.
  • The StreetLight Data 2020 U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index Top 10 U.S. Metro Areas:
    The top metro areas generally have low VMT, high mileage in bike and pedestrian commuting, high per-capita transit use, high population density, and low circuity.
  • A goal of our 2020 U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index is to use objective and clear data to help spark discussions and new ways of addressing mobility in context."
  • Additional analysis of the 2020 U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index top 10 U.S. metros:
    The New York metro area tops the index even with a very high level of VMT.

Hill International to Support Fraport Greece for the Upgrade and Modernization of 14 Airports

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Following an international privatization process concluded in December 2015, FG entered into a concession agreement with the Greek State for managing, operating, and developing 14 regional airports in Greece for a period of 40 years.

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  • Following an international privatization process concluded in December 2015, FG entered into a concession agreement with the Greek State for managing, operating, and developing 14 regional airports in Greece for a period of 40 years.
  • Since entering the concession agreement, FG has been carrying out a capital expenditure program in excess of 415 million for the modernization, development, and/or expansion of these airports infrastructure.
  • These airports form a transit web throughout Greece, says Manolis Sigalas, Hill International Vice President and Managing Director for Southern Europe.
  • As tourism in Greece continues to surge, these upgraded hubs will help meet the demands of the industry.

Mobility as a Service is Being Spurred by Urban Population Growth with Global Revenue Expected to Reach $563.3 Billion by 2025, According to Tractica

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

The global population is moving into and near cities, with the majority of people now living in urban areas.

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  • The global population is moving into and near cities, with the majority of people now living in urban areas.
  • This closer proximity between where people live, work, and play is putting a strain on transportation infrastructure and transit systems.
  • Tractica expects the global market for MaaS to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0% to become a $563.3 billion market by 2025.
  • Tractica provides global and regional 2019-2025 revenue forecasts for ride-hailing, carsharing, vehicle subscriptions, and shared e-scooters and e-bikes.