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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 StaffJuly 23, 2010

L.A. marks 20th anniversary of Metro Rail system

System includes five light rail and subway lines spanning 79 miles of track. Trains carry on an average weekday more than 327,000 boardings.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2010

Cleveland RTA honored by COMTO

Several employees won awards at this year’s National Meeting & Training Conference in Cleveland. Loretta Kirk, RTA’s Deputy General Manager, won COMTO’s Thomas G. Neusom Founders Award for her dedication to the growth and development of minorities in the transportation industry.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2010

MBTA debuts mobile parking payment system

Parkmobile enables riders to pay with a smart phone application or by sending a text message or making a call from any cell phone.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2010

OCTA taps Caltrans’ Beil for capital programs

Jim Beil, Caltrans deputy district director of Capital Outlay Programs, will begin his new post at OCTA on Aug. 16. Will be responsible for directing the delivery of highway, rail and transit capital projects.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2010

209 AC Transit drivers stage ‘sick-out’

From Monday through Wednesday, drivers protested the agency’s unilaterally imposed labor contract, which changes work rules and boosts health insurance costs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2010

Study: U.K. rail users find ticket machines confusing

Customer watchdog Passenger Focus’ results show that some travelers preferred to wait in line to speak to ticket office staff, despite ticket machines standing empty.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2010

Chicago evaluating magazine vending machines for stations

The vending machines, which are from Time Inc. and serviced by The Classic Group, dispense magazines such as People, Time, Sports Illustrated and Entertainment Weekly.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2010

Trans-Bridge Lines unveils low-emission coaches

The 16 new low-emission motorcoaches, manufactured by Motor Coach Industries, feature new engine technology that reduces particulate matter.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2010

Business loans to ease light rail's effects

Of the money for the loans, $1 million will come from reserves from the Metropolitan Council, which is building the $957 million, 11-mile line.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Pilot program to offer free rides to paratransit customers

For a six month period starting July 1, CityBus will allow paratransit-eligible clients who possess a Santa Rosa Paratransit identification card to ride for free on any Santa Rosa CityBus fixed route bus.

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