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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 StaffOctober 14, 2009

Amtrak taps Jacobs for ARRA projects

Under this contract, Jacobs will manage, procure and administer, in part or in full, the design and construction of projects such as maintenance facility upgrades, bridge replacements, track work, security enhancements and various station improvements.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2009

NJ Transit redesigned Website improves functionality

Site includes an expansion of the popular “DepartureVision” feature, which enables customers to view train departure screens on their computer or mobile device. The feature is now available at most NJ Transit rail stations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2009

Chicago Transit unveils budget recommendations

Identified three areas that have contributed to the shortfall: declining public funding, union contracts and pension obligations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2009

METRO Briefs

FTA approves Hawaii rail. Parking garage availability drives transit. Gov. Corzine considers gas tax increase for transportation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2009

Nashville MTA partners with Google Transit

Riders will now be able to quickly and simply customize their route, access information on mobile phones and calculate the fare for their trip online.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2009

Cleveland RTA expands canine unit

The Transportation Security Administration will provide ongoing funding for three additional bomb-sniffing police dogs.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2009

DRI Corp. launches new sign system

The TwinVision Silver Smart Series features high intensity “sterling” LEDs that provide exceptionally brilliant messages and graphics while reducing power consumption and carbon footprint.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2009

GSA meets mandate to green fleet

GSA had until September 30, 2009, to invest $300 million in new, more fuel-efficient vehicles for the federal fleet. Ahead of the deadline, GSA ordered 17,246 vehicles, including cars and buses from a total of six manufacturers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2009

Cap Metro names Allen interim pres./CEO

With new appointments expected by the end of the year, the Board recommended waiting until January to begin a national search for Gilliam's replacement.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2009

Transit natural gas coalition forms

The coalition's purpose will be to provide a forum for an ongoing exchange to assist members in learning more about the operation, management and cost of using clean burning natural gas powered vehicles for transit fleets.

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