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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 StaffNovember 17, 2009

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Project Action roundtable talks transportation for disabled youth

Group brought together youth with disabilities, parents and other family members, and representatives from the disability, transportation and youth communities.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

Illinois gov. makes deal to stop paratransit fare hikes

In addition to freezing CTA and paratransit fare increases for the next two years, the state is also in conversations with CTA aimed at decreasing the number of anticipated service reductions, ensuring that riders will continue to have reliable public transportation options.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

Alstom to deliver trams to Morocco

Will supply and maintain 74 Citadis trams to Casa Transports, the public company in charge of the construction of the tramway network in Casablanca.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

DOT Safety Council to address pedestrian safety

More than 76,000 preventable pedestrian deaths occurred over the last 15 years in America — roughly equivalent to a jumbo jet crashing every month.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

Travelers Aid opens The T's transportation center

Services range from providing diapers and overnight toiletry packs to information on other essential travel services, such as where to replace a lost cell phone, rent a car seat, or fill a prescription, and referrals, maps and directions to stores, nearby restaurants and overnight accommodations.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

COTA approves 2010 fare increase

The proposed increase positions COTA closer to the transit industry standard fare box recovery rate while accounting for the inflationary factors that impact the cost of providing transit service.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

MV-1 accessible vehicle production set for 2010

Volume production will begin in October at the AM General plant in Mishawaka, Ind., which designs and produces the military HUMVEE and assembles the HUMMER H2.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

D.C. Metro to revamp bus stops

Proposed designs include designated locations for passengers to enter or exit the bus; accessible pathways for customers who use wheelchairs; new signs, maps and schedules; and seating and shelters.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> D.C. Metro pilot to provide travel training for 600 customers with disabilities

Participants in the program will receive on average between 32 hours and 34 hours of comprehensive travel training, Metro estimates.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

Westport to supply engine technology to Volvo

The new natural gas engines are expected to meet future European emission requirements.

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