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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 StaffJuly 27, 2009

Senator unveils bus, train driver texting legislation

Law will ban any driver or conductor from using electronic devices while inside any public or private transportation vehicle. The legislation will also heavily penalize those who put the public’s safety at risk.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2009

LaHood announces $387.7M in ARRA funds awarded

The majority of the grants funded through ARRA will be used to purchase new vehicles; increase safety and security initiatives; and construct, rehabilitate or maintain the various transit systems.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2009

California Wine Tours wins S.F. 49ers shuttle contract

A ride on the California Wine Tours 49ers Fan Express will cost between $25 to $30 roundtrip and include complimentary water, free high-speed Internet access and restrooms.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2009

HDR acquires iTrans Consulting

Founded in Toronto in 1996, iTRANS employs 120 professionals and specializes in transportation planning and design, traffic engineering, safety and transportation systems.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2009

Florida Senators to tour Tri-Rail

Trio of senators to tour Tri-Rail and discuss funding challenges.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2009

Alstom to supply cars, signaling to Brazil rail

Will provide 12 trainsets composed of four cars each, featuring a signaling system for automatic train operation, low floors and illuminated information boards.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2009

Report: DART rail expansion to generate $4B

The study also determined the expansion will create 32,095 job-years of employment, or an average of 6,400 jobs each year for the next five years.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2009

Ariz. agencies to be honored for ADA efforts

The ADA Liberty Progress Award is granted to a community organization or advocate whose intent and actions embrace the accessibility, inclusion and advancement of Arizonans with disabilities.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2009

METRO Briefs

Feds: Honolulu rail price realistic. L.A. Metro approves toll plan. LIRR launches public campaign. Motorcoach operator goes social.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2009

ARBOC awarded contracts for low-floor kneeling bus

Since receiving certification from the FTA’s Altoona Bus and Research Center in January 2009, the Spirit of Mobility low-floor kneeling bus is gaining market acceptance, according to company officials.

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