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The publishers do not warrant, either expressly or by implication, the factual accuracy of the articles herein, nor do they so warrant any views or opinions offered by the authors of said articles. 8 People & Places The latest industry and people news and updates 5 Ad Index 6 Editor’s Notebook A Period of Uncertainty 30 Best Practices Going to the Ballot 32 Products In Focus: Passenger Information 33 Classifieds 34 Last Look A breakdown of what’s going on in public transit DEPARTMENTS ONLINE EXCLUSIVES PSTA Pinpoints Bus Safety, Planning Solution “AIMS” has changed the way PSTA records, manages and monitors incident reports and has the potential of becoming a new standard of safety in the industry. MassTransitmag.com/12302954 Advertiser’s Index Alpina Manufacturing .............33 Americaneagle.com ..................17 Avail Technologies ................... 31 BAE Systems Controls .............35 ComNet Software .................... 15 Complete Coach Works ...........27 MAC Products ............................ 19 Newell Rubbermaid ............ 12, 13 Noble Pine Products ................25 ORX ............................................ 36 Peerless-AV .................................2 Q’Straint ....................................... 7 Radio Engineering Industries ...3 Railquip ...................................... 21 S&A Systems ............................ 29 Sunrise Systems ........................17 UITP ........................................... 28 Vericom ....................................... 31 Enhancing the Passenger Information Experience with Digital Signage Create a 360-degree travel experience for your riders with advanced audio-visual solutions and fresh on-demand content. MassTransitmag. com/12306704 What California HSR Can Learn from Europe With HSR, stations have the opportunity to not only better connect the state, but to also bring new life and strengthen local community identity. MassTransitmag. com/12299916 Developing the Future in Passenger Information The Greater Portland Transit District has been working to update its offered information to make it simple for riders to determine where their bus is. MassTransitmag. com/12304518 MARCH 2017 | MassTransitmag.com | Mass Transit | 5
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