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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 StaffNovember 26, 2012

Wis. cities to restore bus, paratransit service

Many paratransit riders were forced to relocate after the cities of Weston, Schofield and Rothschild discontinued bus and paratransit service. Now, the municipalities are considering a plan that would restore service, but Rothschild would receive less paratransit service due to its location on the route.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2012

Wis. officials consider bringing paratransit service in-house

The city added a line item in the capital budget showing it might spend $1.35 million in 2017 to buy a dozen paratransit vehicles. Officials hope that bringing the service in-house will reduce costs and ease customer service.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2012

Valley Metro to operate Tempe buses

The City was facing an $8 million budget deficit and a large drop in sales tax revenues.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2012

Chicago Transit president proposes $1.39B budget

The budget reflects a new, tentative labor agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Locals #241 and #308, which represent CTA bus and rail operators. The four-year tentative agreement slows the rate of growth in health care spending and emphasizes preventative care, among changes shaving approximately $50 million off the 2013 budget deficit.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2012

North Texas transit leaders sign cooperative agreement

DART Chairman John Danish, DCTA Chairman Charles Emery and The T Chairman Gary W. Cumbie were joined by DART President/Executive Director Gary Thomas, DCTA President/Executive Director Jim Cline and The T’s President/Executive Director Dick Ruddell in signing the agreement.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2012

Chicago introduces 110 mph rail service

The launch represents a historic step toward the establishment of a high-speed rail network in Illinois, one of Gov. Quinn's key priorities as he works to modernize the state's infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2012

OCTA names new CEO

Darrell Johnson will replace CEO Will Kempton, who announced his retirement effective Feb. 28, to become the executive director of Transportation California.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2012

Proterra announces further growth, investment

Closed a $23 million Series B financing round amid rising demand for its transit solutions. Has tripled orders under contract for the company’s flagship EcoRide from public transit agencies in the past twelve months alone and is planning for its current growth path to continue.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2012

Ala. operator adds 2 Temsa TS35s

Coaches are equipped with a Cummins ISL engine, Allison B500 transmission and three-point seat belts.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2012

Public transportation users save $9,798 annually

Monthly Transit Savings Report examines how an individual in a two-person household can save money by taking public transportation and living with one less car.

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