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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2013

Tutor Perini receives Amtrak tunnel contract

The project is intended to preserve an underground right-of-way for possible future expansion of rail service via two new tunnels underneath the Hudson River between New Jersey and Penn Station, New York.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Missouri university adding late night shuttle services

The shuttle's new service option, which will provide a continuously running bus capable of carrying about 15 passengers along a set route stretching between the Northwest campus and a local retail district, grew out of passenger complaints about long wait times and overcrowded vans.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Higher fee will give N.Y. college students bus pass

After officials approved a $40 annual transportation fee increase, students at SUNY Broome Community College will receive a year-round bus pass for Broome County Transit. The transportation fee, which is now $90, also goes toward security and maintenance of campus parking lots.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2013

U. of Ariz., Tucson bus system to unveil transit app

Will let riders track Cat Tran shuttle routes beginning this fall. Additionally, the names of the routes will change from a color-coded system to identifying the area of campus the shuttle will travel.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2013

W. Carolina U. may halt off-campus service

Although no changes are planned for the upcoming school year, officials say they will most likely propose cutting the program the following year if ridership doesn’t pick up.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Princeton, NJ Transit agree to land swap for train project

NJ Transit acquired a small parcel needed for realigning the tracks of the Dinky train that connects the campus with Princeton Junction.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2013

BRT system that will link Calif. universities making progress

The BRT system's buses, which burn natural gas, will reduce air pollution and vehicle congestion while providing the public efficient transportation to and from CSUSB and Loma Linda University.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2013

FMCSA declares Alaskan coach driver an imminent hazard

Several passengers called 911 to report Steven Forrest McKinley II’s impaired driving while other passengers asked him to stop the vehicle. His breath alcohol content was determined to be 0.341.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Veteran training grants awarded to 6 colleges

The FMCSA announced almost $1 million in new grants to help train veterans and military families for jobs in the transportation industry.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2013

MCI delivers D4505s to Miss.

The new vehicles are part of a 13-coach, all-D fleet — and all have been purchased by Express Bus with the help of the same MCI sales representative.

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