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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 StaffFebruary 9, 2009

California campus unveils bus tracking system

GPS-based system continually updates the location of Cal Poly Pomona’s six shuttle buses, which cover three routes.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2009

Senate to vote on stimulus Tuesday

Cuts that the Senate bill makes from the House bill include $2 billion for Fixed Guideway Modernization and $2.5 billion for New Starts.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2009

Proterra unveils zero emission bus in California

The EcoRide BE35 results in up to a 400 percent improvement in fuel economy, and more than $15 million in savings for a transit bus fleet of 50.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2009

Pure Luxury honored for ‘Environmental Excellence’

Awards presented at a Green Ride Global member reception at this year’s International Limousine and Chauffeured Transportation show in Las Vegas.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2009

U.S. DOT awards grant to Kentucky transit system

Paducah Area Transit System using funding for expansion of an existing call center to cover a larger geographic area and provide around-the-clock access to traveler support.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2009

UMA to raise $500K for March of Dimes campaign

Participating UMA members are pledging to donate 10 cents for every mile driven by their fleet on September 24, Miles for Babies Day. All proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2009

METRO Briefs

Honolulu opens rail project bidding. Phoenix faces inevitable fare increases. Chicago special-ed student gets service.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2009

PB wins three ACEC Washington State awards

Received gold awards for its work on Sound Transit’s Regional Transit System Plan and the Fremont Bridge Approach Replacement, and a silver award in the transportation category for its work on the South Lake Union Streetcar.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2009

Rep. Mica: 80 companies, state DOTs express high-speed interest

Last year, Mica was part of the effort to open high-speed rail development to private sector participation in 11 federally designated corridors in the U.S. The measure including this initiative was signed into law in October.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2009

GE Transportation awarded China metro contract

Company’s RailEdge platform will be applied to a 33.5-mile metro line that includes 34 stations, one operational control center, one yard, and one depot.

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