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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 StaffJune 15, 2010

The Rapid board to vote on master plan

A new transit master plan for Grand Rapids, Mich., looks 20 years into the future for The Rapid's expansion plans. Proposals include BRT and streetcars downtown.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

MCI delivers to Va., Calif., Quebec

Transit agencies added Commuter Coaches and J4500s to accommodate expanding transit service areas.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

Allegheny officials: Freezing, cutting salaries no solution

On Tuesday, the authority's board will discuss service cuts, fare increases and layoffs that could fill a $50.6 million gap in next year's budget caused by rising personnel costs and falling state assistance.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

MTA's Wells striving to change 'culture'

During a public meeting, Wells outlined a series of steps he has taken or plans to take since being appointed last year.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

FTA approves $5B Oahu rail EIS

Gov. Lingle has said she wants to hold public hearings on the EIS and do an analysis on cost-and-revenue estimates before signing it.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

U. of Maryland, MTA hash out purple line placement

University officials want the line to run through a yet-to-be-built underground tunnel on campus. Planners say an above-ground route along the campus' main road is the only realistic option.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

Universities look to combine student IDs, transit passes

With evolving fare collection systems in transit and acceptance of contactless technology for use in student ID cards, integration is becoming easier.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

Proposal may cut costs for Cal State San Marcos passes

Monthly transit passes would drop from $49 to $29 for students. Faculty and staff also would be eligible for the $29 passes. North County Transit District leaders are in favor of the proposal.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

Web Extra: U.Va. launches transportation demand management program

In an effort to reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicles on campus, the University of Virginia is partnering with local transit, improving bike parking and providing incentives for carpoolers.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

Bombardier to supply Metrolinx 182 light rail vehicles

The agreement for option vehicles from a June 2009 contract is valued at approximately $745 million.

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