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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 StaffDecember 29, 2010

Conn. transit workers may strike over health care premiums

More than 750 CTTransit workers voted earlier this month to reject a proposed 33-month contract created by CTTransit management. Workers primarily object to a requirement that they contribute to their health care premiums.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2010

FTA awards $182M to New Starts projects

The grants being awarded will not increase the federal government's overall share in the projects but, instead, a portion of the federal share for each project is being paid earlier than expected because of unallocated funds in FTA's Fiscal Year 2010 budget for new construction.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2010

Bombardier to supply 36 German locomotives

Delivery of the first locomotives is planned for July 2011, with all of the vehicles planned to be in service by November 2013. The contract totals approximately $157 million.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2010

Milwaukee man fined for cursing on bus

The man, who is new to the area, said he didn't know about the law and that he will fight the ticket since the rule is not posted anywhere in the bus.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2010

Long Island Rail in 'triage situation' following storm

As of Tuesday, the LIRR is prioritizing service on its four busiest routes, with the hopes of phasing in some service on other lines throughout the day.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2010

National parks receive federal funding for transportation enhancements

The program funds capital and planning expenses for alternative transportation systems, such as shuttle buses and bicycle trails, in national parks and public lands.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2010

Congress extends appropriations, SAFETEA-LU until March 2011

The previous extension of SAFETEA-LU was set to expire at the end of 2010, and this is the sixth extension of the legislation since the original authorization expired on Sept. 30, 2009.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2010

Chicago to continue 5000-series railcar tests

The 10 prototype railcars are being tested to determine how they perform when operating in the conditions that CTA's rail fleet is subjected to throughout the year. The prototypes must successfully complete testing on all eight rail lines.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2010

N.Y. bus drivers to face firing for cell phone offenses

Under the new policy, drivers caught talking on the phone just once could face dismissal, while in the past, drivers with good records could get several violations before being fired.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2010

Calif. HSR Authority matches $616M in fed funding

Earlier this month, the Authority selected a 65-mile stretch through the Central Valley to begin construction of California's high-speed rail line, which will eventually connect the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and beyond.

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