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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 16, 2009

Florida's StarMetro adds 14 paratransit buses

A grant from the FTA paid for the complete replacement of the 14 buses at a cost of approximately $1.02 million.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

APTA a partner in older driver awareness week

Goal of event was to promote understanding of the importance of mobility and transportation to ensure older adults remain active in the community.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

Mentor equips Central Texas paratransit service with ITS

System gives dispatchers the ability to see the exact location of all the vehicles under their care so they can quickly send the closest available driver to a new trip.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

D.C. Metro to review paratransit driver training

Will implement new pilot program in early 2010, which will integrate more interactive training techniques, emphasize service enhancements such as door-to-door service, EZ-Pay, and the use of GPS and other technology.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

Laketran budget includes paratransit vehicle funds

Agency will not have to raise fares and will add 12 paratransit vehicles.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

FTA funds 23 Priuses for San Jose, Calif. paratransit fleet

Officials say reduced fuel costs and emissions were a main selling point for replacing older sedans with an all-hybrid fleet. With 106 Priuses, the vehicles reportedly represent the largest fleet of its kind in the county.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

Cummins' president to take on new role

Jim Kelly's successor will be named in the near future, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

Interim GM tapped to lead Denver RTD

Phil Washington was one of three finalists announced by the board last week. The other finalists were British Columbia Rapid Transit Co. President/CEO Douglas Kelsey and former top United Airlines executive Sean Donohue.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

FTA approves Houston LRT project advancement

The University line is projected to generate 49,000 boardings per day by the year 2030 and will provide a connected network serving Houstonians commuting from east, west and southwest to the city's principal destinations and activity centers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

T4 America makes recs on jobs bill

Calls for language to ensure the funds allocated to the traditional highway program go toward projects that restore transportation networks and funding for the high-speed rail and TIGER programs to create green jobs.

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