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Motorcoach•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•November 19, 2010

How to Finance Your Motorcoach

Although business is still in the process of stabilizing and funds might still be tight, low interest rates and bonus depreciation make it a good time to purchase a new vehicle. According to lending experts, the single most important step to take is selling yourself on the idea first.

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Bus•by Brittany-Marie Swanson, Assistant Editor•November 19, 2010

Modular, Eco-Friendly Shelter Designs Can Reduce Costs

Modular, Eco-Friendly Shelter Designs Can Reduce CostsBy giving transit authorities several basic options that can be customized to suit the needs of any community, designers save time and cut expenditures.

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Bus•by Janna Starcic, Executive Editor•November 19, 2010

SEPTA Chief Renovating Agency for the 21st Century

GM Joseph M. Casey, who has led the agency for the past three years, is implementing his vision in the form of improved customer service, sustainability programs and plans for technology upgrades.

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Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•November 19, 2010

Education, innovation featured at BusCon 2010 in Chicago

BusCon 2010 returned to Chicago's Navy Pier and featured a busload of new product innovations, educational programs and fun networking receptions.

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Rail•by Janna Starcic, Executive Editor•November 19, 2010

High-speed rail event highlights projects, need for support

The Western High Speed Rail Alliance's inaugural conference, held in Las Vegas in mid-October, brought industry professionals together to tout the benefits of high-speed rail and highlight projects and the need for funding and support.

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Bus•by Brittany-Marie Swanson, Assistant Editor•November 19, 2010

Brampton, Ontario 'Züms' toward boosting ridership with BRT service

The Züm service will be completely integrated into Brampton's existing transit system. Passengers will be able to ride the buses at no extra cost and transfer quickly and easily between lines.

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Paratransit•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•November 18, 2010

IC Bus unveils 'game changer' shuttle bus

IC Bus' "game changer," which was wrapped in support of the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks, comes with comfort features that allow unique customization to meet a fleet's exact needs, from tour and charter operations, hotel or rental car shuttles, paratransit operations, daycare or public transportation.

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Management•Cover Story•by Nicole Schlosser•November 18, 2010

Advocates Step Up Fight for Transit Services

Across the country, labor, environmental, school and community groups banded together to demand financial support to keep public transportation available to all citizens. Some won the public eye, but not more of the federal purse just yet.

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Motorcoach•by METRO Staff•September 9, 2010

TMC expands into coach market with Stallion Bus models

Elkhart, Ind.-based TMC Group Inc. has added the Delray Beach, Fla.-based Stallion Bus Industries' 30-passenger Pony and 40-passenger Stallion buses to its product offerings, company officials reported.

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Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•September 9, 2010

Natural gas group formed to educate industry on fueling, maintenance

The Natural Gas Coalition will hold a meeting and reception at the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) 2010 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, this October.

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