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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 StaffJanuary 21, 2014

FMCSA publishes Pattern of Safety Violations rule

Targets high-risk carriers that avoid or cover up their negative history of safety compliance. Will apply the rule in egregious cases in which it finds that a motor carrier has committed a pattern of unsafe practices, even if that particular investigation does not result in a downgrade of the carrier’s safety fitness rating.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

L.A. Metro proposes hefty fare hike

Transportation officials recommended increasing fares gradually by up to 117% over the next eight years to address what could potentially be a $225 million debt for the transit system in 10 years.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

Chicago nonprofits raise concerns over Ventra card costs

They were buying CTA’s magnetic stripe cards, which don’t cost anything, and all the money spent on them went toward fares. However, the Ventra smart card costs $5.00, and to get reimbursed with transit credits, users must provide a permanent address, which poses a challenge for many social service clients.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

L.A. breaks ground on $2B rail line to airport

The Crenshaw/LAX transit corridor project consists of a new 8.5-mile light rail line, eight new transit stations, and three park and ride facilities. TIFIA provided a $545.9 million loan and the project also is expected to receive approximately $130 million in other federal funds.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

Urging the well-heeled to take public transit to Super Bowl

For the first time in the game’s history, there will be no drop-off zone for taxis or limousines, according to the report. With parking at a premium and strict limitations placed on passenger drop-offs, it is estimated that approximately 70% of game attendees will need to arrive by mass transportation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

Nevada employers honored for encouraging 'green commutes'

By participating in the RTC's free commuter services program, commuters can record each commute taken by carpool, public transportation, motorcycle, bicycle or on foot, and become eligible to win prizes or gift cards.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2014

Streetcar to increase testing on U. of Ariz. campus

Three Sun Link Tucson Streetcar vehicles going through testing and driver training will run through the campus more frequently during the spring semester. All eight vehicles will be delivered by May, which will give the management team enough time for pre-revenue service.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2014

La. State U. student senate approves transit fee hike

Voted to increase the transit fee paid by students to $20.00. A transit survey that showed that to keep the same quality of service, the fee would have to be raised by $13,and that students would be willing to pay an average increase of $18.53.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2014

Despite Dinky ridership dip, Princeton transit use up 15%

While train ridership between Princeton and Princeton Junction went down by 12.3%, overall transit ridership increased at the university in September and October, compared to the same months last year.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2014

Miss. State begins operation of shuttle system

A state grant provided more than $800,000 for transit operations and approximately $1.5 million for the purchase of 10 new shuttles.

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