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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2014

ABC, New Flyer sign exclusive distribution deal

Under the terms of the agreement, ABC will market, sell and provide aftersales service for New Flyer’s MiDi and Xcelsior buses through its established service locations and select independent dealerships.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2014

NJ Transit head resigns, replacement named

The current executive director of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Veronique (Ronnie) Hakim, was named as James Weinstein's replacement. The move is expected to be completed by March 1.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

EPV introduces new commuter bus at UMA

The ECOCoach features a stainless steel chassis, with compressed natural gas now the standard fuel offering, using a Cummins ISL-G engine. A traditional diesel option will be available in Q3 2014.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

INIT, Bytemark equip CapMetro with mobile ticketing

The mobile tickets incorporate a QR Code which can be read by INIT’s PROXmobil2 readers installed on the new MetroRapid BRT buses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

LaHood joins Proterra board

The former secretary of transportation led the Federal Transit Administration’s Clean Fuels Program, which helped fund the purchase of electric vehicle buses by several cities across the U.S.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

New Flyer to supply 276 buses to N.Y. transit

The transit agency awarded the manufacturer a contract for the 40-foot, clean diesel powered Xcelsiors for $138 million.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

Florida transit approves Polytechnic U. bus plan

Lakeland Area Mass Transit District may provide a bus to the new Florida Polytechnic University to take students from the school's campus to downtown Lakeland and Auburndale. The university is expected to open in the fall.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

Bomb threat phoned in at Ok. State U.

Both the multimodal and parking garage were opened later in the day after both the University Police and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol bomb didn't find anything suspicious during a sweep of the building.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

Tufts U. forms 'Transportation Working Group'

Will assess and ensure the efficiency of transportation on the university's three campuses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

Rutgers U., mayor talk transit changes at meeting

Shared information about a future BRT route and a campaign to encourage bicycling for students. Meanwhile, New Jersey Public Interest Research Group recommended free transit services, programs to promote bicycle use, and car sharing initiatives.

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