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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 StaffSeptember 19, 2011

Advocates to rally to preserve transit nationwide

Public transit systems, businesses, employees, riders and advocates are joining together at rallies around the country on Sept. 20 with a message for Congress: ‘Don’t X Out Public Transit.’ Meanwhile, APTA will hold a panel discussion conference call Sept. 20 with transit leaders and advocates to discuss the impact of the cuts and the national campaign.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2011

Charlotte, N.C. receives $25M for streetcars

The City of Charlotte has acquired three vintage streetcars to be used for the project, which is funded through an FTA grant program. The Charlotte Area Transportation System will operate and maintain the streetcar system once it is constructed.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2011

Ann Arbor, Mich.'s TheRide approves $30M budget

The budget maintains and improves TheRide's core services, appropriately funds TheRide's 2012 work plan and allows TheRide to continue to support the implementation of the countywide Transit Master Plan.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2011

Herzog wins $32M PTC contract

The NCTD board of directors approved the contract at a recent meeting and Herzog received the "notice to proceed" with Phase 1 of PTC system development in August.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2011

Onspot unveils new automatic tire chain kit

The Onspot Automatic Tire Chain System offers the traction of a single set of conventional snow chains at the flip of a dashboard switch without having to stop the vehicle.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2011

Calif. HSRA ordered to include more minority businesses

After a civil rights complaint was filed with the U.S. DOT last year, the agency is requiring the rail authority to create a development program for small and disadvantaged businesses within 60 days.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2011

Feds award $22M to Md. DOT for rail bridge replacement

Will complete preliminary engineering and environmental work for replacement and expansion of the Susquehanna River Bridge on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. The 105-year-old bridge is a major rail choke point for passengers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2011

Prevost delivers coaches from coast to coast

Harlow's Trailways of Washington will launch service in the state with two new vehicles, while New York-based Swarthout Coaches will use its new coach for university service.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2011

Ricon, Prime Time donate van to homeless vets

The new van will be used to transport veterans to Fort Wayne VA hospitals, appointments at medical treatment centers, and local activities and events.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2011

MCI delivers J4500 to Massachusetts-based operation

AA Transportation chose the J4500 model with the Cummins engine and the Allison B500 6-speed automatic transmission.

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