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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2013

Denver RTD to move planned rail station

University of Colorado officials requested the station be moved due to concerns for adequate mitigation of electromagnetic interference and vibration near sensitive research equipment at current and future medical buildings.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2013

First Transit contract extended in Calif.

The contract extension marks the company’s 22nd year of service in Paso Robles, which today includes a mix of paratransit and fixed-route offerings.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2013

New Flyer to supply CNG buses to BC Transit

The 25 CNG buses are anticipated to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2013 and all buses are expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2014.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2013

OCTA to fund $9.8M in new county transit services

Funded by Measure M2, the half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements, the money will allow cities to operate year-round, seasonal or special event services that complement Orange County’s regional bus and rail systems.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2013

Massachusetts transit unveils $5.2M bus terminal

Includes an enclosed, climate-controlled passenger waiting area, five off-street bus bays to accommodate 14 bus routes that serve approximately 3,500 riders each day, a full-service ticket counter, public restrooms and space for a future coffee shop. The new center replaces a small mobile trailer that had been a temporary fix since 2006.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2013

New Flyer acquires NABI for $80M

The transaction presents a number of opportunities for New Flyer, including an enhanced transit bus product offering with the addition of NABI’s Low Floor and BRT product platforms, and an expanded parts business with improved offering and customer support.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2013

Prendergast confirmed as N.Y. MTA chairman/CEO

He has served as the MTA interim executive director since January 2013. He replaces Joseph Lhota.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2013

El Paso, Texas transit unveils first BRT segment

The 8.6-mile segment in the new Brio Rapid Transit System will provide service to local universities, medical centers, and downtown cultural attractions. The FTA provided approximately $13.5 million toward the $27.1 million project for the first segment.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2013

King County Metro purchase all-electric New Flyers

Federal and Metro capital funds will be used to purchase the buses, with the first prototype expected to arrive in 2014. Riders can expect to see new coaches hit the streets in 2015.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2013

Texas' The T approves Arlington service agreement

The T’s board action represents the final step in approval of the agreement that was developed by The T and DART and the City of Arlington, whose board and council approved the agreement at their meetings in May and June, respectively.

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