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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 StaffDecember 22, 2009

Sound Transit opens airport light rail extension

Agency collaborated with the Port of Seattle on the Airport Link project which included the new light rail station, pedestrian bridges connecting the station to the airport parking garage and a pick-up and drop-off area to the east serving the city of SeaTac.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Bombardier to supply rail cars to China

The contract comprises 246 Movia metro cars (41 six-car trains), including spare parts and training for the operator’s staff. Supplier’s share of the contract amounts to approximately $138 million.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Chicago transit helps employees prepare for layoffs

A series of workshops have been scheduled in January to provide information on unemployment benefits and job search tips. The CTA is also trying to connect employees with companies that are hiring.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Merced County launches redesigned Website

New user-friendly website contains an interactive schedule finder, system map and points of interest database. Incorporating the latest technology, the site can be viewed on any phone or PDA with internet access and features up-to-date news and rider alerts.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

L.A. Metro launches official Facebook page

With this new tool, Metro will be able to share information, post comments, pictures and videos, with its customer base and subscribers to interact directly.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Samsung purchases Setra coaches

The S 411 HD is the smallest vehicle in the new TopClass 400 line, and features VIP interior amenities as well as Front Collision Guard, adaptive cruise control with Active Brake Assist and Lane-Keeping Assist.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Calif. transit receives $2.77M for BRT

The $2.77 million in federal funding will be matched by $700,000 in California Proposition 1B Transportation Bond funds, and will provide new shelters, curb expansions, and electronic real-time bus arrival/departure signs.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

German rail to implement Bombardier energy storage system

Allows vehicles up to 30 percent energy use reduction and is capable of catenary-free operation. The RNV has ordered a total of 19 light rail vehicles with the energy storage system.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

APTA: Ridership drop reflects harsh economy

With high unemployment, significant decreases in gasoline prices, and less state and local revenue available for public transportation operations, public transit ridership declined by 3.8 percent in the first nine months of 2009.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2009

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Mich.'s GVSU sees record ridership for 10th year

A total of 20 buses run five separate routes, every six minutes to seven minutes, both within and around the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses seven days a week.

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