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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 4, 2011

Report: Link between transportation funding and job creation

The states that created the most jobs invested in public transportation projects and projects that maintained and repaired existing roads and bridges. The states that ranked poorly predominantly spent their funds building new roads and bridges.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

Alstom to equip Dutch rail

Will design and manufacture 161 IGBT traction systems to equip 81 trains for NedTrain, the company in charge of the service and maintenance of the Dutch Railway fleet. The contract is worth nearly $49 million.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

PATCO selects Cubic for open payment pilot

Technology will be integrated across PATCO’s 14-mile line, and will allow riders to pay fares with a debit or credit card. For the first half of the year-long pilot, Cubic’s banking partner will issue a branded reloadable prepaid card with a contactless interface. During the second half, riders can pay with any bank card containing a contactless chip.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

Valley Metro unveils new bus, BRT routes

The new bus route links riders to many medical facilities, college campuses, businesses, and shopping areas. The newest addition to the LINK BRT system offers a direct connection to Metro light rail. The route features 20 new stations constructed with ARRA funds.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

Sonoma-Marin, Calif. transit chief resigns

Lillian Hames, GM of Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit, gave her resignation, which was effective immediately, to the board of directors last week.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

NTSB to host family assistance conference

Event will offer perspectives on lessons learned in providing family assistance following transportation accidents in an international context.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2011

Amtrak Cascades trains offer Wi-Fi

Service will remain free of charge during the introductory period, after which the policy will be reviewed based on customer demand and system performance.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2011

Motorcoach Council announces host of initiatives

Campaign bus wraps, parts program, silent auction and financial contributions help fund an industry-wide initiative to shift public perception in favor of motorcoach transportation, capture new and much younger riders, and increase overall preferences and usage of the motorcoach throughout North America.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2011

SORTA rejects fact-finder's recs for labor contract

The current labor contract expired on January 31, with Metro's 676 union bus operators, maintenance and support employees continuing to work under the terms of the old contract at this point. It is SORTA's intent to resume negotiations.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2011

Chicago’s Metra names new CEO

Alexander D. Clifford most recently served as Executive Officer, High-Speed Rail, for the Los Angeles Metro, working as an ombudsman with the California High Speed Rail Authority to help facilitate the integration of high-speed train service into existing transportation corridors in Los Angeles County.

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