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Sound Transit launches new ORCA fare collection system
In addition to facilitating new payment options, the new and improved ORCA fare system will deliver real-time account management and enable the future use of smartphones to pay fares.
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FTA awards 10 transit agencies across the U.S. for carbon reduction efforts
The first-ever awardees of the Federal Transit Administration’s Climate Challenge have been chosen across eight categories for helping to lead the country’s transition to a clean energy future.
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King County Metro welcomes additional electric bus model
King County Metro will welcome a new electric vehicle to its fleet as it commits to a zero-emissions bus network in the future, becoming one of the few transit operators in the U.S. that does not run diesel buses on its network.
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Construction begins on Seattle’s RapidRide G Line
Upon completion, the RapidRide G line - Seattle's new bus rapid transit service - will connect some of the city’s densest neighbourhoods with frequent, reliable transit.
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Seattle’s Northgate Link Extension opens to the public
The Northgate Link extension will make neighbourhoods of Seattle easier to reach from the city centre, as the operator looks for public feedback on plans for future projects.
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SDOT launches ‘Flip Your Trip West Seattle’ to encourage use of public transport
In order to reduce congestion and improve air and water quality, the Seattle Department of Transportation and King County Metro are working together to increase the use of West Seattle public transport.
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SDOT receives $59.9 million grant for Madison Street Bus Rapid Transit Project
The Madison Street Bus Rapid Transit Project will improve connections between key destinations in downtown Seattle and the densely populated neighbourhoods in the surrounding area.
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Sound Transit’s Northgate Link to open later this year
The Northgate Link will connect northern neighbourhoods of Seattle with the city centre, after testing on the route began earlier this year.
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Seattle unveils ambitious green transportation plan
Seattle has unveiled a comprehensive plan to move towards greener transport in the city, including the introduction of ‘Green and Healthy Streets’ and aiming for 100 per cent of shared mobility trips to be zero emissions.
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Testing begins on Northgate light rail extension in Seattle
Trains have taken to the Northgate extension tracks for the first time in Seattle as the project looks set to come in on-budget and on-time.
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US voters pass transit ballot measures across the country
New light-rail line, bus route expansions and pothole repairs were all on the ticket as voters across the USA passed transit ballots worth millions of taxpayers' dollars.
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Lime looks to transition into a broader Mobility-as-a-Service platform
Lime Platform will launch with seated scooter company Wheels as its first integration, as Lime looks ahead to micromobility-as-a-service.
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Ford and Microsoft pilot quantum-inspired routing to reduce congestion
Using the faster processing speeds of quantum technology, Ford and Microsoft scientists have simulated a reduction in congestion by allowing quicker and more even distribution of routing systems provided in vehicles.
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Lyft announces plan to add thousands of electric cars to its platform
According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, EVs produce less than half the greenhouse gas emissions of comparable petrol-powered vehicles.
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Seattle is now home to the US’ largest shared electric-assist bike scheme
The introduction of LimeBike's electric-assist bike scheme to Seattle makes the city home to America's largest ever shared e-bike fleet...
