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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

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SEPTA sidelines more than 100 Silverliner V cars

Structural failures found in a third of SEPTA's train fleet are forcing more than 100 cars off the tracks indefinitely. SEPTA officials said fixes could take the rest of the summer and warned of crowded trains and big delays. Philly.com [7-4]>> Photo by Steven Falk

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GRTC presents 3 concepts for bus system redesign

As the GRTC Transit System in Richmond, Va., works to redesign its bus service, residents are being asked whether they want a system that prioritizes high-frequency service or one that offers deep coverage. Richmond Times-Dispatch [7-4]>> Photo by Shelby Lum / Times-Dispatch

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Nashua, N.H., bus system uses Google translator app

The city of Nashua, N.H., has begun using the Google translator app on the tablet computers installed on its buses to help bus operators communicate with passengers who don't speak English. NHPR [7-4]>> Photo by Ted Siefer

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Marketing, Communications, & Outreach Coordinator
Intercity Transit, Olympia, Wash.

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SYSTRA, New York City

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First Vehicle Services, San Mateo, Calif.

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Director of Finance
Lane Transit District, Eugene, Ore.

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HR & Payroll/Benefits Administrator
Jefferson Transit Authority, Port Townsend, Wash.

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Vehicle Maintenance Manager
East Coast Vehicle Services (Brockton Area Transit), Brockton, Mass.

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Proterra, Los Angeles

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General Manager
Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Ithaca, N.Y.

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Executive Director, Transportation
TriMet, Portland, Ore.

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Regional Transit Planner

North Central Regional Transit District, Espanola, N.M.

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Public Safety Manager
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, Kansas City, Mo.

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General Manager
RATP Dev America, Atlanta

Safety Officer
RATP Dev America, Atlanta

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Transportation System Planner
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Houston

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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.

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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.

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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.

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Consulting Services for Project Implementation of SCADA Upgrade - Valley Metro, Phoenix

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Strategic Transit Plan - New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, New Orleans

Due Date: July 28, 2016, 4:45 p.m. (Central)

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Establish EMBARK Fare Policy and Evaluate Fare Structure - Central Oklahoma Parking and Transportation Authority, Oklahoma City

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DBE Subcontractors - National Express Transit, Grand Junction, Colo.

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Rochester Public Transit and Paratransit Service Operations and Maintenance - City of Rochester, Minn.

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Liability Insurance Broker - Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, Carbondale, Colo.

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Vendor Industry Day Event, July 12, 2016 - Central Florida Regional Transportation
Authority (LYNX), Orlando, Fla.

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Transit Procurement and Grant Administration Consultant Services - Greater New Haven Transit District, Hamden, Conn.

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Design and Engineering Services for Cheney HPT Corridor Improvements - Spokane Transit Authority, Spokane, Wash.

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Various Professional Consulting Services - Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, Burnsville, Minn.

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Mobility Management and Option for Consolidated Transportation Service Agency (CTSA) Designation for Calaveras County - Calaveras Council of Governments, San Andreas, Calif.

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DeKalb Region Transit Development Plan - DeKalb Sycamore Area Transportation
Study / City of DeKalb, Ill.

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Information Technology Infrastructure Enterprise Solutions IDIQ - Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority, Nashville, Tenn.

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14 to 65 Low Floor, Medium Duty, CNG Para-Transit Buses - Blue Water Area Transit, Port Huron, Mich.

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Integrated Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Expansion Project - Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Tavares, Fla.

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Four (4) Each New 4x4 Trucks with Rail Gear - Regional Transportation District, Denver

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Transit Advertising - City of Escalon, Calif.

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Third-Party Administrators for Workers Compensation for Claims Administration Services and Bill Review Services - Long Beach Transit, Long Beach, Calif.

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Bus Steering Components & Front Suspension Parts - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio

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Oracle Business Intelligence and Sites Cloud Services - Regional Transportation District, Denver

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Facilities Engineering Architectural & Engineering (A&E) Design Services - Regional Transportation District, Denver

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Cybersecurity Consulting Services - Regional Transportation District, Denver

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Fleet Fuel Tramway System - Connect Transit, Normal, Ill.

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Perimeter Security Fence & Gate - Greater Peoria Mass Transit District, Peoria, Ill.

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Rail Station Electronic Signage Upgrade - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta

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Public Address System Upgrade - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta

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Passenger Information Display Systems - Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, Birmingham, Ala.

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Financial Audit Accounting Services - Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, Birmingham, Ala.

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Mobile Ticketing and Back Office Solution - Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, Des Moines, Iowa

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Purchase of 30-Foot Shopping Bus - Capital Area Transportation Authority, Lansing, Mich.

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Anti-Microbial Bus Treatment Services - Capital Area Transportation Authority, Lansing, Mich.

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Consulting Service for Developing Cyber Security Protection Plan - Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, Dayton, Ohio

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Purchase and Implementation of Business Management System - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio

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Diesel and Gasoline - Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, Carbondale, Colo.

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Installation of Concrete Pads for Bus Shelters - Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority, Rochester, N.Y.

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Operations and Maintenance of the Atlanta Streetcar System - Atlanta Streetcar, Atlanta

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Deviated Route / Demand-Response Transit Service

- City of DeKalb, Ill.

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Owner's Representative Services - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Cincinnati

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TEX Rail Equipment Maintenance Facility - Fort Worth Transportation Authority, Fort Worth, Texas

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Transit Video System - Summit County, Frisco, Colo.

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Solar Engineering Services - Golden Empire Transit District, Bakersfield, Calif.

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ZF Transmission Rebuilds - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio

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Consultant Services to Conduct High-Capacity Transit Feasibility Study - Pierce Transit, Lakewood, Wash.

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Purchase of Bus Stop Signs - Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority, Rochester, N.Y.

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Investigative Services for Workers Compensation - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio

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Roof Replacement - Transdev Services, Inc., d/b/a NICE Bus, Rockville Centre, N.Y.

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Financial Audit Services - Transit Management of Central Maryland, Savage, Md.

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Operation and Maintenance of the Light Rail Transit Red Line Project - NTA - Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd., Tel Aviv, Israel

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Purchase of Six (6) Streetcar Vehicles and Related Spare Parts - Valley Metro Rail, Inc., Phoenix

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