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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 7, 2010

Pittsburgh transit may receive $45M in temp funds

Gov. Ed Rendell proposed the funding to help the Port Authority of Allegheny County provide public transit service while it works out a funding crisis. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission will vote on the proposal later this month.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2010

Amtrak's next-gen high-speed service plan cuts Northeast Corridor travel time

Per an AECOM report, trains would operate at up to 220 miles per hour on a new, dedicated, two-track corridor with a trip time of just under three hours and 30 minutes between Washington and Boston, approximately half the current schedule.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2010

Old San Francisco bus terminal meets wrecking ball

The wrecking ball is planned to remain in use for the next few months as the remainder of the old Terminal structure is removed. A temporary terminal located a few blocks away on Beale and Howard Streets will continue to serve bus operations until the new Transbay Transit Center opens its doors in 2017.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2010

FMCSA appoints 3 experts to Medical Review Board

Appointed to a two-year term, members must possess expertise in a medical specialty, knowledge of transportation medical issues, experience on panels that develop medical standards and professional service and experience developing teaching programs.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2010

Former BART officer to remain in jail

Johannes Mehserle was convicted for involuntary manslaughter, instead of murder, in the racially-charged case, which triggered a wave of looting and destruction in Oakland in July. His two-year sentence touched off more angry protests in November.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2010

Dallas' Green Line light rail enters service on time, under budget

The 28-mile, 20-station, $1.8 billion project was completed on schedule and under budget on December 6, when it opened 24 miles and 15 stations creating new light rail connections for customers from southeast Dallas to the cities of Farmers Branch and Carrollton in the northwest.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2010

Authorized Transmission Remfg. moves to expanded facility

The plant has an enclosed cleaning/processing department, sound-proof dyno testing area, large remanufacturing area for cellular and rebuilder work stations, employee and customer training room, and a large parts department and warehousing for its product line.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2010

Calif.’s Big Blue Bus honored for eco-maintenance facility

The $60M, 66,000 square-foot maintenance facility enables mechanics to service every type of alternative fueled vehicle, and features 600 roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, minimum energy water heaters to help reduce operating costs, and an urban runoff system to filter storm water.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2010

Florida county launches first transit system

Santa Rosa Transit, a year-long pilot program, features 28 stops at various shopping centers and government buildings. Santa Rosa County received $78,000 in U.S. DOT funding and allocated $33,140 for the program.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2010

N.C.’s LYNX may cut $200M from Blue Line

The Charlotte Area Transit System’s planned light rail extension could cost as much as $1.1 billion. Officials are looking at cutting stations, amenities and three-car platforms.

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