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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2013

CTA objects to credit rating downgrade

Moody’s Investors Service cut the Aa3 rating on $2.9 billion of the agency's sales tax revenue bonds one notch to A1, citing diminished political will to raise revenue amid growing capital needs. The transit agency countered that it has no plans to seek additional funding, and that sales tax, fare and other revenue is increasing.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2013

First Transit wins Chicago travel info contract

Will offer several service enhancements including an expanded Interactive Voice Response System scheduled for launch in July 2014, which will provide trip-planning information about riding the CTA, Metra and Pace, 24 hours a day.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2013

N.C. agencies seek fare increases

The Raleigh City Council will consider the CAT fare proposal after getting a recommendation from the Raleigh Transit Authority. The Triangle Transit Authority board will decide whether to approve the proposed regional fare increases.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2013

Utah Transit aims to double ridership by 2020

Additional "Strategic Goals" include cutting 25% off the overall time for customers’ trips and increasing service levels 50% by restoring some bus service.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2013

N.H. agency upgrades RouteMatch platform

Nashua Transit System is a public transportation provider offering fixed-route and demand-response services. The transit agency serves nearly 540,000 riders.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2013

D.C. Metro breaks ground on Va. bus facility

Will feature new and more reliable equipment to improve the maintenance of 160 buses and accommodate newer, alternative fuel buses that require space and equipment that doesn’t exist at the current garage.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2013

New Flyer wins 5-year Denver RTD contract

Company will build up to 192 diesel 60-foot Xcelsior heavy-duty transit buses. This is the first time the company will build buses for RTD.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2013

Second Riverside Transit driver arrested for worker's comp fraud

The County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint against Donald Evans in September, and a Superior Court judge issued an arrest warrant earlier this month, charging him with one felony count of false claims following a traffic accident while on the job.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2013

Foothill Transit to unveil new fleet branding

It is the first complete redesign in the agency’s 25 year history. The new design pays homage to the original blue striping and bright white exterior while adding green, to mimic the hills of the foothill communities and convey the message that the agency provides a green transportation option.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2013

RTC Southern Nevada launches Wi-Fi, other high-tech initiatives

The service will be available through AT&T on 12 of its transit vehicles as part of a 90-day pilot program. Other high-tech initiatives include a paperless fare pilot program and a new smartphone app that allows commuters to record their commutes as part of the agency’s Club Ride program.

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