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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 StaffJune 22, 2015

APTA announces 2015 Rail Safety & Security Excellence Award winners

The awards ceremony took place on Monday at the 2015 APTA Rail Conference, which is being held in Salt Lake City.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2015

U. of Georgia officials consider going electric

The university, which recently hosted a New Flyer electric bus, could purchase 16 electric buses and retire most of its pre-2007 buses if the U.S. Department of Transportation approves an $11.5 million grant.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2015

N.Y.'s CDTA adds a new school to its Universal Access program

The agreement with SUNY Polytechnic Institute includes additional service and new bus stops to be constructed along Fuller Road adjacent to the campus.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2015

Utah Valley U. adds texting lane

The university’s concept originally started as a laughing matter, but quickly went viral after the realization of how dangerous texting and walking actually is.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2015

NJ TRANSIT unions seek Presidential board to settle contract dispute

The unions and agency have been at an impasse for four years.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2015

San Diego MTS bans electronic cigarettes

Fines associated with the ban will be $50 for the first offense, $75 for the second offense and $100 for the third and subsequent offense.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2015

Senators unveil railroad reform, Amtrak reauthorization

The legislation would authorize Amtrak for the next four years at an average $1.65 billion a year. Additionally, $570 million in total grant funding would be made available every year.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2015

Canadian goverment to provide ongoing support for public transit

Ensured that it will be an equal-funding partner in major transit projects by committing itself to a federal contribution limit of 33% for the Public Transit Fund. Also announced was a subsequent increase in the contribution limit to the P3 Canada Fund from 25% to 33%.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2015

Alstom inaugurates the first Régiolis train for the Franche-Comté region

With a total seating capacity for 217 people, the vehicles offer increased comfort, with seats featuring individual reading lights and power sockets, dedicated storage space for bicycles and luggage as well as large windows and reduced noise levels.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2015

Bombardier's China joint venture wins people mover contract

Received an order from the Shanghai Shentong Metro Co. Ltd for a turnkey Bombardier Innovia APM 300 automated people mover system, including 44 Innovia APM 300 automated people mover vehicles.  

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