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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 StaffMarch 4, 2014

St. Louis Metro to consider BRT for shorter commutes

The agency is looking into two possible bus rapid transit lines, with estimated capital costs of about $40 million each, in response to lengthy bus commutes for some of its riders. The region would have to greenlight the two proposed lines to secure federal funding.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2014

CH Bus sales to deliver Temsa TS 35 to Wash. operator

Equipped with Alcoa wheels, REI Audio/Video monitors, and side and driver shades. The most recent 2014 model also includes leather seats, wood grain floors, cordless microphone and 110-volt plug outlets.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2014

Las Vegas RTC survey examines transportation habits

Will identify what transportation investments are critical in Southern Nevada and take place in two phases — the first from March to May and the second from August to October.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2014

Utah adds tracking app for Google Glass

The state decided to test the capabilities of the cutting-edge technology as a way to continue offering mobile services to its growing number of users.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2014

Obama unveils $300 billion surface transportation bill plan

The plan proposes a reformed business tax structure that would add significantly to federal revenues and increase funding for transportation by an average of about 38% per year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2014

FTA approves rail line connecting N.C. universities to move forward

The trains would run from UNC Hospitals east along N.C. 54 before eventually reaching Duke University Medical Center, Duke University, and downtown Durham to Alston Ave. near N.C. Central University.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2014

U. of Minn. students urge bus route revamp

After surveying university students at a recent forum regarding bus route changes that were made in December, the Minnesota Student Association found that students believe the bus routes aren’t as efficient as they could be.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2014

Boston students critical of bus service, petition for change

Frustrations included being unable to board buses due to overcrowding, limited service times, and an unreliable bus tracking app.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2014

UConn upgrades GPS units, resumes bus tracking

Prompted by problems with its Bus Tracker app, the transportation department activated 10 new GPS units. It replaced the old units over winter break after experiencing problems with them over the last couple of semesters.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2014

Calif. college students seek direct bus route for shorter trips

Students at the College of the Desert ask SunLine Transit for a bus route to take them directly from Desert Hot Springs to the college, since the trip requires transfers and can take up to two-and-a-half hours one way.

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