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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 15, 2012

Texas explores Austin to Houston rail

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is considering a new passenger rail service proposal that would connect Austin with Houston, and several cities in between. The cost of the project would exceed $1 billion for startup and build-out.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2012

Porcari touts next generation, American-made trains

He spoke at the Next Generation Rail Supply Chain Connectivity Forum held to introduce suppliers to U.S.-based manufacturers likely to bid on the nearly $800 million in upcoming next-generation train orders.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2012

TRB, APTA extend call for light rail abstracts

The 12th National Light Rail Conference,"Sustaining the Metropolis: LRT and Streetcars for Super Cities," will be held Nov. 12 to 13, 2012, in Salt Lake City.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2012

Bombardier very high-speed vehicle wins awards

The Zefiro combines the highest capacity in the industry with pioneering levels of passenger comfort and employs leading-edge technologies and advanced aerodynamics to reduce energy consumption, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2012

MBTA’s proposed commuter rail changes anger riders

Meeting attendees said that planned service cuts and fare increases of up to 40%, designed to eliminate $169 million in debt, present a “major hardship.”

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2012

'Rally for Roads' headed to D.C.

The one-day event, to be held in March, is designed to promote the importance of a fully-funded, multi-year transportation bill and the role it plays on stimulating the economy, maintaining the nation's global competitiveness and creating American jobs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2012

Report: 1 in 8 to use NFC tech by 2016

"Mobile Ticketing Evolution: NFC, Forecasts & Markets 2012-2016" found that, while mobile tickets of all types are growing in popularity, the ability to "tap" an NFC phone containing a mobile ticket against an entrance gate has tremendous user appeal.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2012

NJ Transit survey: Riders less satisfied with service

Overall satisfaction ranked 5.1 on a scale of 0 to 10, down from 5.3 in the previous period.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2012

Louisiana State U. completes bus stop project

The two covered bus stops cost between $80,000 and $90,000 each.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2012

Sacramento State to improve late-night bus service

Sacramento Regional Transit system may extend its times of service and the university has begun running a late night shuttle within 10 miles of campus.

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