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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 StaffJune 16, 2011

Amtrak enhances security with right-of-way protection

Security countermeasures will provide additional right-of-way protections for passenger trains, particularly those operating on the Northeast Corridor. They will join existing Amtrak security efforts focusing on threats related to the use of improvised explosive devices in a station or on a train, or an active shooter scenario.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2011

FTA announces $175M available in ‘Livability’ grants

Will help urban, suburban and rural communities develop transit options to better connect people to where they live, work and play. Local transit agencies will be able to compete for the funding. The competitive grant program will begin accepting applications when announced in the Federal Register during the week of June 20.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2011

BAE Systems launches HybriDrive website

The microsite offers a fresh, new look, simplified navigation and more comprehensive information on the complete family of HybriDrive vehicles and products.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2011

D.C. Metro launches info campaign for capital program

Campaign includes a redesigned homepage, a blogstyle website and new content pages at a new Facebook page and a Twitter feed.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2011

Toronto Transit installs anti-suicide crisis lines in subway

The program "Crisis Link" features a series of signs and specially equipped payphones that will connect callers with a trained counselor.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2011

Santa Monica renews MV for paratransit contract

Responsible for operating the service vehicles, taking phone reservations, dispatching and providing vehicle maintenance.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2011

Paratransit Services wins Calif. contract

The new contract is a nice addition to Paratransit Services' other locations in California, where they currently operate systems for the Counties of Tehama, Glenn and Lake and provide specialized service in the city of Redding.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2011

San Diego transit services honored for money-saving practices

American Logistics Co., a national passenger transportation management company, along with Oceanside, Calif.-based North County Transit District and First Transit, have been selected as the winner of the Grand Golden Watchdog Award by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2011

Report: Most baby boomers to face poor mobility options

By 2015, more than 15.5 million Americans 65 and older will live in communities where public transportation service is poor or non-existent, a new study shows.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2011

Tectrans to operate, maintain Los Angeles Dial-a-Ride

The City of Covina selected the transportation and technology firm to enhance client communication and customer service.

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