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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

AMF-Bruns Taps Expertise to Simplify Wheelchair Securement

AMF-Bruns’ PROTEKTOR wheelchair and occupant restraint system provides critical stabilization for passengers in the event of a collision, while The Hideaway system features restraints that are fully-integrated into the floor, which frees up valuable floor space and increases passenger capacity. 

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

NY MTA names new chief of police department

Chief Owen J. Monaghan succeeds Chief Michael R. Coan, who led the MTA Police Department for eight-and-a-half years, the longest serving police chief in department history.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

BATA, Benzie Bus increase commuter options with express routes

Funding for the expanded service pilot came from a grant received from the Michigan Department of Transportation through the Job-Access Reverse Commuter program to increase connectivity for low-income service areas and expand commuting options.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

How Universities Use Technology to Provide Safe Transportation

To ensure these systems are working as efficiently and are as accessible as possible, an increasing number of college administrators are turning to apps and software platforms to help run these services.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

Microvast delivers record number of electric buses in 2016

Based on considerable experience with battery systems in those markets, the company is advancing its activities in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

Calif.'s NCTD taps MV to operate, maintain bus system

Under the terms of the contract, which is for a seven-year base term with one three-year option, MV will be responsible for the operations of NCTD's BREEZE, FLEX, and LIFT services, serving an annual ridership of nearly eight million in 224 vehicles.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

Passing Public Transportation Ballot Measures: What Works

While setting a record for both number and dollar amount being sought in 23 different states, voters continued a trend by passing 70% of referendums in 2016. While not all are successful, having a leader to be a champion and intense community education and outreach programs are key.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

Maximizing Passenger Safety with Fire Suppression Systems

About two-thirds of all bus fires start in the engine compartment, according to researchers. Various types of suppression agents are used, including different sorts of dry chemical, water mist, foam, aerosol, gaseous agents, or sometimes combinations of those.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

Multiple scenarios possible in the Trump era

As I mentioned in this space last time, the November election was shaping up to be “quite momentous.” Few people knew what an understatement that was. Just as inconsistent as he has been on many other issues so far, how Donald Trump’s Administration governs public transportation is equally uncertain, and the industry must be ready to cope with the many outcomes.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2017

Ohio's COTA, City partner to build CNG fueling station

The fueling station will service City of Columbus vehicles, with additional access available to the public. It will share compression infrastructure with COTA’s existing CNG fueling station, built in 2013.

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