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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 StaffFebruary 21, 2012

Chicago greenlights $7.3M for BRT

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration approved tax increment financing for downtown service. The funds will be combined with $24.6 million from the FTA.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2012

TTC plan to ax transit chief could cost $500K

Webster, whose contract ends next year, is expected to fired after a special TTC meeting. The move would cause a major shakeup for the transit commission, amid a dispute over the best way to expand transit in the city.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2012

Mich. transit, coach entities form PPP

The new service, named AirRide, is expected to begin in April and will provide 12 daily round trips from Ann Arbor to Detroit Metro Airport and will be operated by Michigan Flyer on behalf of TheRide.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2012

Q'Straint, Sure-Lok tap new Canadian sales manager

Paul Faucher brings more than 26 years of business experience, which includes an extensive background in sales support and project leader assignments throughout North America and overseas.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2012

Banta to lead Phoenix-based Valley Metro, Metro rail

Will begin serving in his new role as CEO of both transit agencies on March 1, 2012.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2012

RITA launches U.S. DOT research website

The database acts as a central location for information on projects funded by U.S. DOT's operating administrations, providing access to its research portfolio at the project level.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2012

Documentary shows MBTA overnight work dangers

“Boston Under: After Hours,” a 44-minute film available on YouTube, follows the agency’s night crew through its shift, as workers deal with the challenges and dangers of the job.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2012

Requests top $13B for TIFIA loans

The program provides Federal credit assistance to nationally or regionally significant surface transportation projects, including highway, transit and rail.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2012

VRE taps Sumitomo for bi-level railcars

The base order is to supply eight cars at a contract price of $21 million and is scheduled to be delivered in 2014. The contract includes an option for VRE to purchase up to an additional 42 cars.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2012

Setra unveils ESP at UMA EXPO

The active system improves handling safety and stability and is based on the electronic ABS advanced anti-lock braking system, which optimizes braking force. It is now standard on all S 417 and S 407 vehicles.

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