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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 16, 2011

Smoking ban on N.Y. rail platforms takes effect

Ban on Metro-North and Long Island Railroad station platforms began November 13. Notable New Yorkers including former New York Jet Joe Namath and former New York Yankee Tommy John lent their voices to a public education campaign letting customers know about the rules.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 16, 2011

2011 APTA EXPO-Products

A look at some of the products on the EXPO show floor.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2011

Despite rise in driver assaults, SEPTA skeptical about shield use

The transit agency is unsure whether shields provide enough protection to offset drivers' concerns about comfort and the ability to exit quickly in an emergency.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2011

Detroit bus service receives failing grade

A Detroit-based advocacy group tracked bus routes for a five-day period and found that there was about a 50-50 chance of people getting their bus on time.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2011

N.Y. MTA, union begin negotiations

Due to budget cuts and rising operating costs, the MTA planned to freeze its budget for the next three years. Officials hope to get workers to agree to concessions similar to those recently made by New York State employees, but transit workers say they deserve raises.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2011

Calif. high-speed group to qualify design-build contractors

Initial construction in the Central Valley will begin next fall, upon completion of the environmental process. With an estimated value of $1.5 billion to $2 billion, this large design-build construction contract will be placed before the end of 2012.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2011

Gainesville, Fla. RTS chooses design-build team

Funded largely by $23 million in federal monies, including a $9 million FTA grant, the new facility will include dispatch, administrative and maintenance facilities.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2011

$14 billion in applications for TIGER III grants received

The U.S. DOT received 828 applications from all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, with the grant total far exceeding the $527 million set aside for the program.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2011

W. Kentucky U. finds new provider for airport shuttle

The university has provided the service on and off for about five years, but past providers have not worked out. Feedback on the switch has been favorable thus far.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2011

Texas program tackles university game day drinking

The program has, or will make, several area university trips in November, including game day stops in Austin for the University of Texas vs. Texas Tech game; Lubbock for the Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma St. game; and College Station for the Texas A&M vs. Kansas game.

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