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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 StaffAugust 27, 2009

Man dies in L.A. sub station after being tasered

Sheriff's spokesman said man charged L.A. County sheriff's deputy several times.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2009

Caltrans seeks ARRA funds for HSR projects

The statewide application included a $340 million request to advance 18 intercity rail projects in Southern California that would connect to high-speed rail, including six projects in Orange County totaling $152 million.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

Fla. coalition backs $30M HSR bid

ConnectUs Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, sent letters to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood in support of Florida’s application seeking funds for the Preliminary Engineering and NEPA Environmental studies for the Orlando-Miami corridor.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

Detroit transit receives $20.5M in ARRA funds

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation will utilize the funding for several capital projects, including the purchase of three 40-foot alternative-fuel buses, an automatic vehicle locator system (AVL) and communications equipment.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

RTC opens new maintenance facility

Costing approximately $75 million, the Sunset Maintenance Facility has a number of sustainable building features, including high-efficiency insulation and lighting, low-flow water features, water-efficient landscaping and a high-efficiency bus wash that reclaims waste water.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

Nova Bus sponsors 2 COMTO scholarships

Both scholarship winners were selected because they combine high academic performance with significant community involvement.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

Michigan seeks funding for high-speed Amtrak line

Trains currently operate at speeds up to 95 mph between Kalamazoo and Niles and are expected to increase to 110 mph by the end of 2009. Federal funding would allow expansion of better train technology and increased train speeds east of Kalamazoo, while Amtrak expands the technology and increases train speeds west to Porter, Ind., an important link on the trip to and from Chicago and cities beyond.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

ATU approves tentative BART contract agreement

The tentative agreement must be ratified by the BART Board of Directors at its next regularly scheduled September meeting before taking effect.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

Midwest charter co. receives top safety scores

Company encourages college and university travel coordinators to research motorcoach carriers by asking for their DOT Number and running it through the results found at www.safersys.org, the FMCSA website.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

Amtrak, student group partner to preserve Yosemite

Students work alongside National Park Service professionals tracking black bears; removing unwanted campsites and invasive plants; monitoring water quality; updating museum archives and enhancing the visitor's experience.

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