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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

Winnipeg Transit testing bus safety shields

In 2009, there were 70 reports of operators being subjected to some type of physical assault. About 40 percent included persons spitting or throwing an object at the operator. Transit officials estimate a safety shield could prevent a significant number of these assaults.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

Houston Metro to retain docs, e-mails

Actions will bring the agency into compliance with state laws requiring a board-approved policy filed with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

FTA awards S. Dakota $1.1M grant

Will be used to buy transit vehicles, perform preventive maintenance on vehicles at transit agencies around the state and for the construction of a new transit facility in the city of Spearfish.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

IndyGo recommends further service adjustments

Fiscal analysis of this current shortfall indicates that it must cut $3.2 million in expenses in order to maintain a balanced budget for 2010.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

Ariz.’s Yuma County may shut down transit system

The Yuma MPO voted to end its transit and paratransit systems effective June 30, due to the loss of revenue sources from state lottery money and federal and local funding.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

San Antonio bus driver nearly hits baby in road

Driver manages to stop the vehicle a few feet away from the child. The event was captured by video surveillance cameras on the bus.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2010

Propane-fueled van introduced at APTA conference

The 15-passenger van comes in a paratransit configuration and qualifies as a super-ultra-low-emission vehicle (SULEV II), which means, on average, 90 percent cleaner than the average new model-year vehicle.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2010

Travel Trainer group to meet in Baltimore

The provision of travel training/travel instruction is one part of the array of services that comprise a broader “mobility management” plan.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2010

First Transit wins Reno paratransit contract

First Transit will begin management of the $30.4 million contract on July 1. First Student has provided fixed route service in Reno since 1978.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2010

New paratransit routing software launched

Route Coordinator makes scheduling, recording, reimbursement scheduling and report filing easier to manage, and in less time.

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