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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 StaffOctober 23, 2012

FTA tells Chicago Transit to change mileage claims

Said the Chicago Transit Authority collected more federal aid than it should have after inflating mileage covered by its bus routes. Ordered the agency to revise its 2011 tally of revenue-producing miles and change the way it counts mileage from now on.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

B.C. Transit, union talks stall over commuter buses

Union said the dealings behind the purchase of the 15 vehicles in 2009 are “suspicious.” B.C. Transit counters that, as a Crown Corp., it is governed by legislation and that it followed the rules to the letter.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

CH delivers 2 Temsas to Texas

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

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

Prevost delivers H3-45 to Saskatchewan

Like any H3-45, this one is ideal for transporting teams, and their copious amounts of gear, in comfort.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

Parsons Brinckerhoff wins Detroit contract

As the prime consultant, Parsons Brinckerhoff will be responsible for conducting an AA process leading to the selection of a locally preferred alternative, along with preparation of a New Starts/Small Starts report and the draft environmental review document.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

Arizona begins planning for $15M transit upgrade

The upgrade will include a park-and-ride and transit center, built separately or as a combined facility. City officials are contractors are studying possible sites and gathering input from the public.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2012

First Transit paratransit contract extended

The company has held this contract with the city since 1991 and provides transit service to more than 9,500 riders annually.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2012

Topeka Transit re-adds some paratransit services

The change will return paratransit service to the 38 people who lost it when the Metro reduced its service area to within the ADA-required three-fourths of a mile from the city limits.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2012

Mentor Engineering to equip Calif. paratransit

Mentor Ranger in-vehicle computers are installed on Butte Regional Transit’s (B-Line) paratransit buses. Electronic manifests have allowed the B-Line to significantly reduce the amount of paper they use, and with accurate status and location information now available, on-time performance is easier to track and analyze.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2012

TriMet paratransit to review weight restrictions

A LIFT rider’s concerns over weight restrictions and his mobility device spurred the re-evaluation. The agency told the customer that it was unable to safely transport his device because the combined occupied weight exceeded 600 pounds. The customer was advised to reduce the weight of the device, but not denied service.

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