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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2013

Midwest Bus to add 100 jobs for rehab contract

The company will add workers to its Owosso facility after landing a $31.4 million contract with MBTA to rebuild 192 buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2013

Minn. METRO Red Line wins association award

The system provides station-to-station BRT service along Cedar Avenue and Highway 77 in the southeast metro to five stations between Apple Valley Transit Station and the Mall of America.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2013

MCI to deliver 31 Commuter Coaches to Mass.

Bus Plus+ is funded by a Federal Transit Administration State of Good Repair grant and will be overseen by MassDOT’s Rail and Transit Division.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2013

Q'Straint securement product wins 'Innovation' award

Dozens of original products entered the competition. Quantum was one of only five innovations that were recognized.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2013

Voith equips TriMet Gilligs with fuel-saving tech

The SensoTop program enables the transmission’s control system to automatically adapt gear-shifting points based on acceleration, vehicle load and topography of the route.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2013

CDTA unveils new BRT routes

BusPlus service has resulted in 20% ridership gains and prompted CDTA to pursue BRT routes on two of the region’s busiest transit corridors: Washington-Western Avenues and on Routes 4 and 32 along the Hudson River.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2013

LSU may raise student transportation fees

Students now pay a $35 mass transit fee under required fees, but may be paying about $71 for Parking and Transportaion to keep the same service.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2013

Va. Tech adds solar-powered bus shelter

The 12-foot shelter, purchased from Tolar Manufacturing Company Inc., is equipped with a solar light bar.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2013

Tucson, U. of Arizona partner on streetcar safety

The city’s public relations team for the streetcar created an online safety campaign that provides videos and tips on how to safely maneuver along the corridor. Meanwhile, the university is working with the city to continue classes to teach bicyclists how to bike safely along the tracks.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2013

Calif.-based Omnitrans' Go Smart program a huge success

Omnitrans launched Go Smart as a pilot for the 2011-2012 school year by partnering with California State University, San Bernardino; Chaffey College; Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College to offer free, unlimited bus rides to more than 50,000 college students.

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