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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 24, 2013

2013 Women In Transportation: Sharon Cooney

Born into a large family with six siblings in the Philadelphia area, Sharon Cooney learned early on in life a skill that has been key to her successful career: always observe and listen to others and figure out what motivates them

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2013

Cap Metro approves budget, fare restructure

The approved fare restructure includes a phased approach for 2014 and 2015 that will eliminate the complicated zoned-fare structure for MetroRail, streamline reduced fare options and increase some pass prices.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2013

Veolia names GM for York, Ontario contracts

Robert Goody will be responsible for two bus contracts Veolia operates for York Region — YRT/Viva and YRT, southwest operations — with a combined annual ridership of more than 12,800,000 passengers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2013

New AC Transit bus first to cross renovated Bay Bridge

The agency commissioned one of its freshly acquired “Better Ride” New Flyer 2200 series, 60-foot coaches for the opening festivities. In all, five other AC Transit bus operators drove coaches as part of the opening ceremonies to commemorate the new Bay Bridge.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2013

BRT a cost-effective catalyst for urban development, study says

Research demonstrates that true BRT systems can leverage as much, or more development, as light rail.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2013

Chicago bus tech abused position for daughter’s car repairs

Used a company that works for the transit agency for a discounted price and falsified the invoice. An executive inspector general decision found that the 25-year CTA veteran who was promoted after the incident, engaged in five counts of misconduct in violation of CTA ethics rules.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2013

N.Y. MTA unveils winners of transit app competition

Top apps selected use innovation and real-time data to improve transit guides, connect riders with subway artists and aid blind and visually impaired.

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Videosby StaffSeptember 24, 2013

New AC Transit Bus Crosses Renovated Bay Bridge

AC Transit transbay riders share their views and impressions of the new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge on Sept. 3, the day after its official opening.

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ArticlesSeptember 23, 2013

2013 GM Survey: Funding, Politics Top Challenges

Advertising is again the most-used method of generating revenue (81%). Forty-one percent raised fares, while 33% tapped public-private partnerships to bolster their coffers.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 23, 2013

BAE Systems' Latest HybriDrive Solution Cutting More Fuel, Maintenance

Maximizing regenerative braking energy to power amenities such as air conditioning, the Series-E is offering transit bus operators 30% more fuel economy and reducing emissions, noise and maintenance costs.

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