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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 StaffJanuary 12, 2011

FTA awards DesignLine fuel cell demo grant

The grant's focus combines company's existing lightweight chassis and robust, mature hybrid-drive train system with an advanced Ballard fuel cell, further chassis mass improvement research and next generation component development.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2011

Officials: PATCO rail line sale unlikely

After an attempt by the Delaware River Port Authority to sell its commuter train line failed last month, the agency considered selling the line to a private buyer. Officials say that with $45.3 million in operating costs and only $24.8 million in revenue projected for 2011, the outlook is not promising.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2011

Report identifies high-speed rail corridors with greatest ridership potential

Corridors connecting populous regions with large job centers, rail transit networks, and existing air markets were found to have the greatest potential to attract ridership.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2011

FTA extends NJ Transit repayment deadline

Gov. Christie cancelled the ARC commuter tunnel after projections showed the project could go at least $1 billion over its $8.7 billion budget. The new deadline is Jan. 18, 2011.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2011

Chicago's Metra rolls out ‘quiet cars’

Began testing of the “quiet car” concept on Monday, on the first and last cars on the Rock Island rail line. Rules include: No cell phone calls, conversations must be in subdued voices, and electronic devices must be silenced.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2011

N.Y. MTA taps new head of security

Douglas Zeigler, a 37-year veteran of the New York City Police Department, will oversee security for the MTA, including coordinating MTA security efforts with the Department of Homeland Security; FBI; the National Guard; the NYPD and State Police, and the MTA Police Department.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2011

METRO Blog: Is reauthorization on backburner again?

Working on a story regarding federal legislation and reauthorization and let's just say I am not filled with optimism.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2011

U. of Portland’s green transportation efforts pay off

A shuttle service, subsidized by TriMet and the University, saw a record-breaking 5,000 riders in a four-month period ending in November. Meanwhile, the University recently acquired two more Zipcars to meet a spike in demand from students and faculty.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2011

Web Extra: Northern Ariz. U. to get direct bus line to Flagstaff

Mountain Links, the new express bus route that will connect Northern Arizona University to downtown Flagstaff, is set to roll out in August. Four Gillig hybrid-electric buses will run on the route. Students can ride free with student identification.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2011

Kansas college buys MCI coach for student events

Along with seating for 56 passengers, the J4500 model has a significant amount of additional storage space, a restroom and six television monitors inside the vehicle.

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