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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 12, 2010

N.C. receives first $20.3M for high-speed rail

Will serve as the first installment of the $545 million ARRA grant awarded to the state in January to continue its development of high-speed intercity rail.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2010

Kent, Ohio's PARTA receives $20M TIGER grant

The new multimodal, regional facility is expected to be completed in October 2012.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2010

NTSB releases bus safety recommendations

Issued to NHTSA, new suggestions replace existing standards, stress need for continued improvements.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2010

Alstom wins $52M French tram contract

The Citadis units are 98 percent recyclable, but their composite materials and improved traction system mean they consume 10 percent less energy than a traditional tram, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2010

MCI delivers to Mississippi, Connecticut

ConnDOT purchased 33 ADA-compliant and Wi-Fi ready D4500 Commuter Coaches. Ridgeland, Miss.-based Cline-Trailways received five J4500s, outfitted with three-point seat belts.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2010

Foothill Transit pilots electric bus

If the bus is successful for its initial route slated for September, officials say, a second route could be changed to use an electric bus.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2010

Calif. high-speed group pushes back against study

The Institute's report said that patronage models for the $42-billion first phase were too flawed to accurately predict whether the trains would run severe deficits or generate large operating surpluses, as planners predict.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2010

Chicago Transit to receive $35M for bus projects

One of the projects is a new form of express bus service that will operate as a downtown circulator to move commuters quickly on designated bus-priority lanes.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2010

BoltBus carries 3 millionth customer

Service launched in March 2008 with a fleet of new motorcoaches that feature extra legroom, power outlets and free Wi-Fi service.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2010

APTA: PT riders save $9,343 on average annually

"The Transit Savings Report" released monthly by the APTA calculates the average annual and monthly savings for public transit users.

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