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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 2, 2010

SAG: Calif. transit officials cannot simultaneously serve on HSR board

The opinion said serving in leadership positions at local agencies coordinating routes and station development for the proposed $43-billion bullet train is legally "incompatible" with an appointment to the rail board under state law.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2010

TriMet opens 85th MAX light rail station

The $3 million station, opened on the Blue Line in Gresham, was funded with $1.2 million from the Federal Transit Administration and $1.8 million from Oregon Metro. Plans for the station had been in the works since 1997 as the Gresham Civic Neighborhood developed.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2010

N.J. to challenge feds over $271M tunnel bill

Gov. Christie's administration is completing plans to hire a Washington law firm to try to stop the FTA from collecting money.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2010

FTA suspends Miami-Dade funds access

The Administration raised concerns about how the transit agency is spending and accounting for funds drawn from a pool of approximately $182 million in grant money. Miami-Dade Transit Director Harpal Kapoor says the agency is addressing financial control issues and taking corrective action.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2010

Krystal enters pre-arranged Chapter 11, will emerge with all-electric vehicles

All operations, including manufacturing, sales and warranty support, will continue to operate as usual during the reorganization, company officials said.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2010

Rochester-Genesee CEO to leave transit system

Mark Aesch, head of the RGRTA, opted not to extend his contract and will leave the transit authority at the end of 2011. He plans to pursue opportunities in the private sector.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2010

Illinois lawmakers take aim at transit agencies

In reaction to the corruption scandal earlier this year involving the late Metra boss, Phil Pagano, two state legislators submitted measures that would replace all the board members of the Regional Transportation Authority, the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2010

ABA, Terrapin Blue partner to offer security services

Terrapin Blue Holdings LLC will provide American Bus Association members with emergency preparedness and security services and assistance with establishing public-private partnerships. The company meets ABA’s criteria for being committed to help private motorcoach companies grow and thrive in the evolving North American motorcoach, tourism and group travel industry business environment.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2010

Motorcoach Council up for $250K Pepsi 'Green Travel' grant

The Council is encouraging members and their family and friends to vote for their grant application to “Promote Green Travel and Build Awareness of Green Transportation Options.” Anyone can vote for the campaign daily via mobile phone, desk top, laptop or smartphone.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2010

FTA stresses equal access on Rosa Parks anniversary

Among the administration's responsibilities is overseeing the implementation of civil rights laws and regulations in the nation's transit agencies. These laws include Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.

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