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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2013

See why 'Ralph Kramden' is going to BusCon

Don't forget to register for the show, which will be held Sept. 9 to 11 at Chicago's Navy Pier.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2013

First Transit extended in Conn.

The contract with Estuary Transit District will be for three years with two one-year options.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2013

TriMet adds $2.1M in bus service upgrades

Made adjustments to the schedules, routes and/or stops of 11 bus lines. The changes, including the addition of a bus line, will help relieve overcrowding and improve schedule reliability.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2013

Wash.-based transit testing 'MiFi' on buses

The free mobile Internet system from Verizon Wireless will be available on two buses until early September.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Fed research group extends testing of connected vehicle technology

During the past year, the test examined the use of connected vehicle technology in light vehicles, including driver acceptance, safety benefits, and overall system reliability and performance.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2013

MARTA taps Allison transmissions for CNG buses

The B400 will be in New Flyer buses measuring 30- and 40-feet in length.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2013

Kansas bus system may run out of money in 2015

Wichita Transit’s financial problems originated in late 2011, when a rate increase significantly reduced ridership. The city of Wichita has committed a little more than $1.8 million to the transit system through early 2015.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2013

Pittsburgh Port Authority pilots real-time bus info

Riders can now view real-time locations for the P1 East Busway-All Stops bus route through the agency’s website. Equipment and real-time capabilities are expected for additional routes in early 2014.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2013

TOD tips offered by U. of Minn. report

A key finding revealed a pent-up demand for transit access in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. Suggestions for encouraging TOD included fostering collaboration between groups that already have shown an interest in transit-accessible locations.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2013

Chicago Transit Partnership to Offer Students Free Rides

Students and accompanying adults will ride free this Monday, which is the first day of Chicago Public Schools’ fall semester.

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