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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 StaffMarch 1, 2011

Port Authority awards last contract for WTC transportation hub

The Oculus, designed by Santiago Calatrava, will serve as the primary link for pedestrian access to the PATH system, 13 New York City subway lines, 500,000 square feet of retail, and four office towers at the WTC site and the World Financial Center.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Denver RTD tries out 'green' rail ties

Transit system is using about 40,000 concrete railroad ties and 200 ties made from recycled plastic on its $710M West Corridor light rail line.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Fla. lawmakers may sue over rejected HSR funds

A potential lawsuit from the State Capitol against Gov. Scott would claim that no governor has the authority to reject portions of a bill signed by then-Gov. Crist in 2009 authorizing high-speed rail and Sunrail.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

Academy Bus files suit against Rutgers U.

Alleges that the University collaborated on a contract bid with First Transit to create an unequal playing field that would favor the UK-based transportation provider.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

2 Pa. Universities to offer free bus service

University of Scranton and Marywood University have partnered with Lackawanna County's COLTS bus service to give students access to free transportation to area businesses and attractions.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

Web Extra: Megabus adds UConn campus stops

The service began on an interim schedule, with those interested able to book travel on the company's website anytime past February 18.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

U. of Wis. - Madison students may pay more for bus passes

Gov. Scott Walker’s budget repair bill may significantly increase transportation costs. Federal funding can only be issued when transit workers have collective bargaining rights, which the bill aims to take away.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

Ind. State to purchase transit center

The university said the $4.5 million purchase would give them more parking for events and its new business school, both of which are within yards of the transit center.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

MCI delivers 18 Commuters to Md.

All 18 new coaches will be assigned to the routes, which MTA manages through contracts with local independent operators.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

FTA chief tours proposed Texas BRT project

The $27.1 million line would extend 8.6 miles northwest along Mesa Street from the current Downtown Transit Terminal near the Paso del Norte International Bridge, ending at the new Westside Transit Terminal.

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