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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 StaffNovember 18, 2014

Chicago Targeting Abuse of Free, Reduced Fare Cards

Regulations for free and reduced-fare programs — which include seniors, persons with disabilities, U-Pass, student fares and other categories — stipulate that those cards can only be used by the individual identified on the card and can’t be transferred.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2014

Jacksonville breaks ground on BRT system

The First Coast Flyer BRT Downtown Project, nearly six miles long with 12 stations, is the initial segment of a five-phased BRT system planned for the Jacksonville region. The new service will operate in dedicated lanes during peak hours for a portion of the route.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2014

First Transit's Phoenix location wins 2 awards

Company earns ISO 14001 recertification as well as the Maricopa County (AZ) Air Quality Excellence award, as part of their commitment to the county’s Clean Air Campaign.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2014

Trailways CEO Ellsworth to retire

Gale C. Ellworth, at the helm for nearly 18 years, is credited with helping revitalize the iconic brand, which is comprised of 70-plus independently owned or operated motorcoach companies.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2014

Report: Parking subsidies leave taxpayers shouldering $7.3 billion burden annually

Report found that the federal parking subsidy puts 820,000 more cars on America’s most congested roads in its most congested cities.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 17, 2014

Photos: ARTIC transportation hub construction

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center construction in progress

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2014

University of Texas may raise parking fees

An increase in the cost of daily parking rates and faculty and student permits will be used to support the expenses of Parking and Transportation Services and the construction of new parking garages.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2014

U. of Mich. reviewing sustainability goals

Despite the 2011 goal to reduce carbon gas emissions by 25%, university data published by the Office of Campus Sustainability show that emissions decreased in 2012, but then increased in 2013. Transportation emissions have seen consistent decreases.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2014

NJ Transit opens new Princeton U. train station

The station connects Princeton University's campus to the Northeast Corridor rail line via Princeton Junction station, with easy access to New York and Philadelphia.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2014

Ridership, demand grow for Northeastern shuttle

Campus police officials noted that 3,155 stu­dents used the off-​​campus per­sonal safety escort ser­vice in Sep­tember 2014, up from 1,420 in Sep­tember 2013.

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