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  • Salesforce Introduces Unified Payment System for LA Travelers; Dave Rey Quoted - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Salesforce Introduces Unified Payment System for LA Travelers; Dave Rey Quoted

    The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in California has implemented a Salesforce-powered unified payment system for local commuters to pay for travel through a single digital hub. Publicis.Sapient helped LA Metro architect and launch the TAPforce on the Salesforce Platform to serve as a “one-stop shop” for payment transactions and program registrations across multiple account-based transport options throughout […] More

  • Civil Engineering Vet Brett Jones Named Parsons Business Devt VP - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Civil Engineering Vet Brett Jones Named Parsons Business Devt VP

    Brett Jones, a former vice president at engineering professional services company WSP, has joined engineering and construction services contractor Parsons as vice president of business development. Parsons said Thursday Jones will help the company pursue new business opportunities in Southern California and will focus on alternative and traditionally-procured projects in the transportation market in his new position. Jones’ 28-year civil […] More

  • Cubic to Develop Mobile App for LA County's Contactless Fare Payment System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Cubic to Develop Mobile App for LA County’s Contactless Fare Payment System

    A business unit of Cubic has received a contract of an undisclosed value to develop an integrated mobile application for commuters who use the the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s contactless fare payment system. Cubic Transportation Systems will build the application to help TAP card users manage their account balances, load value or passes and […] More

  • Former Acting FTA Chief Carolyn Flowers to Lead AECOM Transit Practice - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Former Acting FTA Chief Carolyn Flowers to Lead AECOM Transit Practice

    AECOM has appointed Carolyn Flowers, former acting administrator at the Federal Transit Administration, as leader of the company’s North American transit practice. She brings knowledge and experience to her new position that will help clients to address  public transportation challenges, Fred Werner, president of AECOM’s design and consulting services business, said in a statement published Tuesday. “Most importantly she […] More

  • Parsons to Update Southern California Transport Data Exchange System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Parsons to Update Southern California Transport Data Exchange System

    Parsons ha received a contract from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to modernize a system that works to facilitate transportation data exchange between approximately 125 agencies across Southern California. The company said Wednesday it will provide technologies with big data analytics and reporting features for the Regional Integration of Intelligent Transportation System project. “Southern California has the most congested traffic […] More