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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 14, 2010

Las Vegas' 'X' Train taps PDI to ensure safety standards

LVRE has been planning for the establishment of a "Vegas-style" passenger train service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas since early 2009. Roundtrip service will be Thursday through Monday each week with an introductory price of $99 roundtrip.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2010

ISE reduces workforce

ISE believes that, despite these reductions, it can continue the regular day-to-day operation of its business.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2010

Wyo. county moving toward public transit system

With residents pushing for public transit in Albany County, officials say federal grants and job creation could come with creation of a countywide transit authority.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2010

Ariz. cities push for dedicated transit funding

Arizona is one of five states without a dedicated, permanent transit funding source. After the state took lottery funds from transit programs this year, cities are teaming up to create such a funding source.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2010

FRA Final Rule to strengthen railroad bridge safety programs

Requires track owners to implement bridge management programs that include at least annual inspections of railroad bridges; know the safe capacity load of bridges; and conduct special inspections if the weather or other conditions warrant such inspections.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2010

Amtrak announces new contest via Facebook

The goal of "Create our Contest Contest" is to actively engage Amtrak's customers through social networking.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2010

CVSA report shows record low out-of-service rates

Data from 2010 show the overall vehicle compliance rate at 80.0 percent (80.4 percent in 2009), with an overall driver compliance rate of 95.6 percent (unchanged from last year). More than 9,856 CVSA -certified inspectors at 2,482 locations across North America performed 65,327 truck and bus inspections.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2010

Pa. receives $9M in FTA grants

PennDOT received $5 million to update systems to improve efficiency, mainly of paratransit services. SEPTA received $4 million to renovate intermodal facility.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2010

Pierce Transit board votes to preserve service levels

Staff is also directed to continue to look for ways to cut more costs without impacting service until the voters have their say in February of 2011.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2010

N.C. system considers smoking ban

The Winston-Salem Transit Authority is considering a ban on smoking in covered bus shelters after a rider complaint about a shelter near a hospital.

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