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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 StaffFebruary 8, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> N.C. U. bus route connects students, community

Elon University’s new BioBus Downtown/East Burlington Express Loop offers free transportation for students and faculty looking to do volunteer work off-campus.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2010

U. of Ala. shuttle drivers ask for livable wage

Drivers currently do not have a contract with employer First Transit. They currently receive $9.50 an hour and are negotiating for a raise to $14 an hour, a wage comparable to what drivers receive in other locations.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> S.C.'s Coastal Carolina U. begins 'Smart Ride' program

The Smart Ride program was modeled after Charleston, S.C.'s The Citadel, where incoming cadets are given a discount card that they can use for free rides any time, with no questions asked.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2010

U. of Va. launches bus e-mail alerts

The e-mail listserv warns transit users of delays or schedule changes. Officials are working to market the system to students, faculty and staff.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2010

Fort Worth's The T selects rail project manager

Robert (Bob) J. Baniewicz, P.E., has 32 years of experience in engineering and project management of rail transit, commuter rail, railroad and civil engineering projects across the U.S.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2010

Bombardier wins Montreal rail contract

An established Bombardier customer, the AMT is the second largest commuter train transit system in Canada and the sixth largest region in terms of traffic in North America.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2010

HMM providing construction mgmt. for MNR project

HMM will be assisted by two sub-consultants — Hill International Inc., and A.G. Consulting Engineering, P.C.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2010

Denver's Union Station awarded fed funds

Transportation elements include an underground bus terminal with 22 bays, a light rail station for current and future light rail routes, a commuter rail station that will serve Amtrak and possibly a ski train, and public plazas to integrate transit service.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2010

MCI launches ‘Motion 2010’ tour

Roadshow tour brings models, services and training expertise directly to operators free of charge. One-day events will include demonstrations of MCI J4500 and D4500 models as well as seminars covering business and technical topics important to operators.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2010

NTSB extends D.C train crash investigation

The agenda will focus not only on the Metro accident investigation, but also the adequacy of state and federal oversight of rail transit systems, as well as the characteristics of high reliability organizations.

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