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Automated Bus Consortium issues new request for solutions (RFS) to procure highly automated transit buses

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The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, has released a new request for solutions (RFS) to procure heavy-duty highly automated transit buses.

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  • The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, has released a new request for solutions (RFS) to procure heavy-duty highly automated transit buses.
  • “We have made great strides in further advancing the automated transit industry through our previous request for solutions,” said Jean Ruestman, administrator of the Office of Passenger Transportation at the Michigan Department of Transportation.
  • Pilot routes for these vehicles would include rural and urban deployments, bus rapid transit, bus yard and local bus service.
  • Formed by AECOM, the Automated Bus Consortium is a first-of-its-kind approach to cooperatively investigate the feasibility of automated bus projects and accelerate the deployment of automated transit technologies.

Automated Bus Consortium to reissue request for proposals (RFP) to procure full-size highly automated transit buses in early 2024

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, will advertise an updated request for proposals (RFP) first issued in January 2022, to procure full-size highly automated transit buses.

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  • The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, will advertise an updated request for proposals (RFP) first issued in January 2022, to procure full-size highly automated transit buses.
  • The RFP represents the first-ever carbon neutral automated bus procurement and large-scale deployment for full-sized buses.
  • Formed by AECOM, the Automated Bus Consortium is a first-of-its-kind approach to investigate the feasibility of pilot automated bus projects and accelerate the deployment of automated transit technologies.
  • Pilot routes for these vehicles would include rural and urban deployments, bus rapid transit, bus yard and local bus service.

The Bond Buyer announces its annual Rising Stars rankings for 2022

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Bond Buyer, Arizent's essential resource serving the municipal finance industry, has announced the honorees of its annual Rising Stars rankings. The program, now in its seventh year, celebrates the future of municipal finance leadership by identifying individuals under the age of 40 who are already active and making a difference in the sector.

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  • This year's honorees represent Wells Fargo Bank, RBC Capital Markets, Orrick, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and NYS Environmental Facilities Corp., among others
    NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Bond Buyer, Arizent's essential resource serving the municipal finance industry, has announced the honorees of its annual Rising Stars rankings.
  • A common theme among many of this year's honorees is a passion for building communities and making a positive impact.
  • "The Rising Stars program continues to grow every year," says Michael Ballinger, Publisher of The Bond Buyer.
  • Across its journalism, events, research and benchmarking, The Bond Buyer provides insight into the most relevant topics from ESG to innovative deal structures.

EQS-News: init innovation in traffic systems SE: Success for digitalisation specialist from Karlsruhe

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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init innovation in traffic systems SE: Success for digitalisation specialist from Karlsruhe

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  • init innovation in traffic systems SE: Success for digitalisation specialist from Karlsruhe
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • One of the largest public transport companies in the USA - METRO Houston - continues to rely on the technology of Karlsruhe-based init innovation in traffic systems SE (ISINDE0005759807) for the modernisation of its fare management system.
  • Central intelligence of the account-based system is the background system MOBILEvario from init.
  • The order from METRO Houston is already the eighth major order for regional fare management systems that init has won in the USA in recent years.

Andrew J. Flanagan, PLS Joins PS&S

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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PS&S, a full-service architecture, engineering, design, surveying and environmental firm with a 60-year history, today announced that Andrew J. Flanagan, Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) has joined the firm.

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  • PS&S, a full-service architecture, engineering, design, surveying and environmental firm with a 60-year history, today announced that Andrew J. Flanagan, Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) has joined the firm.
  • He holds land surveyor licenses in both New York (2000) and Connecticut (1995).
  • of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP), New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYCDPR), and NYC Dept.
  • He is well-known and trusted by government agencies and is uniquely qualified with licenses in both New York and Connecticut.

Automated Bus Consortium™ issues request for proposals to procure full-size highly automated buses

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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The Automated Bus Consortium, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and departments of transportation, announced today the release of a request for proposals (RFP) to procure up to seventy full-size Level 4 automated buses.

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  • The Automated Bus Consortium, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and departments of transportation, announced today the release of a request for proposals (RFP) to procure up to seventy full-size Level 4 automated buses.
  • Formed by AECOM, the Automated Bus Consortium is a first-of-its-kind approach to investigate the feasibility of pilot automated bus projects and accelerate the deployment of automated transit technologies.
  • The Automated Bus Consortium previously announced the completion of the countrys first automated bus specification, combining the American Public Transportation Associations Standard Bus Procurement Guideline for standard bus specification with the new full-size bus Automated Driving System requirements developed by AECOM with input from the Consortiums Bus Specification Committee.
  • Using cost-efficient and standardized methodologies and assessment, the Consortium will lead the nations effort to deploy and evaluate automated bus technology.

AECOM to provide engineering services for Houston METRO’s University Corridor Bus Rapid Transit project

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it will serve as general engineering consultant (GEC) for Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris Countys (METRO) University Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, called METRORapid University Line.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it will serve as general engineering consultant (GEC) for Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris Countys (METRO) University Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, called METRORapid University Line.
  • In this role, AECOM will provide project management and conceptual and preliminary engineering services to assist in the development of the high capacity transit project that will enhance service and connections to the METRORail Red, Purple, and Green lines.
  • The planned 25-mile University Corridor is the largest in METROs BRT expansion, running from the Westchase Park and Ride to the Tidwell Transit Center and connecting with existing and proposed METRO services along the route.
  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

ChargePoint acquires eBus and commercial vehicle management provider ViriCiti to accelerate fleet electrification

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CHPT), a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network operating in North America and Europe, today announced it acquired ViriCiti, a leading provider of electrification solutions for eBus and commercial fleets.

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  • ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CHPT), a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network operating in North America and Europe, today announced it acquired ViriCiti, a leading provider of electrification solutions for eBus and commercial fleets.
  • Along with the pending acquisition of leading European e-mobility technology provider hastobe, this transaction confirms ChargePoints commitment to the electrification of fleet and commercial segments in North America and Europe.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005438/en/
    ChargePoint acquires eBus and commercial vehicle management provider ViriCiti to accelerate fleet electrification (Graphic: Business Wire)
    ViriCiti will enhance the ChargePoint fleet solution portfolio of hardware, software and services by integrating information sources to optimize electric fleet operations, including battery management, charging station monitoring, OEM-agnostic telematics, vehicle maintenance and vehicle operations data.
  • Adding ViriCitis vehicle management capabilities to our fleet portfolio allows ChargePoint to deliver more functionality to eBus and commercial fleet operators, while remaining open to integration with existing telematics systems.

SonicWall, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Secure Business-Critical Communications with Real-Time SaaS Security Initiative

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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MILPITAS, Calif., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SonicWall and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ( Metro ) announced their coordinated efforts to secure the company's digital communications and Microsoft Office suite with the SonicWall Cloud App Security ( CAS ) solution that offers advanced threat and data protection for software-as-a-service (SaaS) email and other popular SaaS apps.

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  • MILPITAS, Calif., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SonicWall and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ( Metro ) announced their coordinated efforts to secure the company's digital communications and Microsoft Office suite with the SonicWall Cloud App Security ( CAS ) solution that offers advanced threat and data protection for software-as-a-service (SaaS) email and other popular SaaS apps.
  • Ensuring that communications and traffic are secure is a great starting point when building out a robust security network."
  • "Security is a large initiative for LA Metro, as we continue to grow our network and infrastructure to meet our growing needs that support those living, working and exploring LA County," said Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Senior Director of Engineering Richard Bezjian.
  • The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is building the most ambitious transportation infrastructure program in the United States and is working to greatly improve mobility through its Vision 2028 Plan.

Americaneagle.com to Redevelop Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Website

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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CHICAGO, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Chicago-based web design and development company, Americaneagle.com, has just been selected to redevelop Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (CMTA) customer-facing website.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Chicago-based web design and development company, Americaneagle.com, has just been selected to redevelop Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (CMTA) customer-facing website.
  • Additional features of the project will include:
    "We are excited to partner with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority on their website redevelopment project," Mike Svanascini, Americaneagle.com President, said.
  • As a company with decades of experience in the transit industry, Americaneagle.com has developed websites for transportation clients across the nation.
  • Some of Americaneagle.com's transit clients include Chicago Area Transit Authority (CTA), Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX), Maryland Transit Authority (MTA), and Pierce County Ferry.