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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 StaffNovember 9, 2010

NextBus to equip Central Maryland fleet

Per the $770K three-year contract, NextBus will install real-time passenger information system technology.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2010

Florida fleet on track to have all-electric buses

Tallahassee will replace four diesel buses with zero-emission electric buses using a $5.2M grant from the FTA.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2010

FTA awards $1.7M to Calif. transportation network

The Anaheim Transportation Network won the funds through a competitive nationwide selection process based on the ability to help communities achieve or maintain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone and carbon monoxide, while supporting emerging clean fuel and advanced propulsion technologies for transit buses.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2010

Newly elected Congress to review Obama transportation priorities

Initiatives to be reviewed include the $10B in high-speed rail awards and $1.5B in construction financing per the TIGER grant program.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2010

Free rides may soon end for Chicago seniors

Legislative leaders agree that the benefit may be restricted to the financially needy. Elected officials are debating whether voters will support increasing the state motor fuel tax to help public transit.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2010

Q'Straint, Sure-Lok announce merger

In the near term, Jean-Marc Girardin will remain president of Q’Straint. Robert Joseph will remain president of Sure-Lok and will also assume the newly created role as VP Business Development for the combined organization.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2010

Alstom, Balfour Beatty to upgrade U.K. signalling

The first contract, worth approximately $5.5 million, covers the provision of both new and upgraded signalling around the area of West Ham station, London. The second contract, worth more than $35 million, is for the detailed design, construction, testing and commissioning of signalling equipment on the West Coast Main Line.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2010

ARRA to fund $3.4M for MBTA Silver Line upgrades

The project includes installation of new laminated glass windscreens at each shelter; repaving work, the construction of a public restroom and the installation of heating units and two-sided electronic message boards at multiple bus platforms.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2010

Phoenix bands record songs for Valley Metro riders

Lyrics describe different aspects of using the Valley Metro system, such as how to buy fare, safety near train tracks and buses, or how one fare pass can be used on both bus and light rail. The 11 topics were selected based on common passenger questions at Valley Metro’s customer service line and from the top questions city transit departments receive.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2010

Vapor Bus, Ricon tap Condon for VP Sales

John Condon will be responsible for integrating and leading the Vapor Bus and Ricon sales groups. In addition, he will assume responsibility of the Ricon customer service department.

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