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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2013

U. of Wis. raising parking fee to cover transit

Plans to implement small permit fee increases over a six-year span to ensure future funding of its transportation services. The Transportation Services program has had to tap into its reserves to continue funding its services.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2013

Ann Arbor approves funds for U. of Mich. project

Under an agreement with the university, the city is using the money to pay for installation of telecommunications fiber, sensors and electronic equipment, as well as some network support.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2013

U. of Hawaii unveils bus tracking app

The University of Hawaii at Manoa is trying to increase ridership and create a strict, on-time schedule for its shuttles. It paid $15,960 for the app as well as the system of wireless transmitters installed in the buses.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2013

During summer break, Iowa State U. transit to enhance facilities

Will implement its bus stop improvement plan and begin construction work to expand its headquarters.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2013

Real-time bus arrival signage being added at Boston Logan Airport

A new Rental Car Center will start operating this fall with a unified bus system that will replace more than 90 rental car company buses and Massport shuttle buses with 28 new 60-foot articulated buses.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2013

Veolia names King Northeast Transit VP

John King has been the GM for the company’s Prince George’s County contract since 2006. In that time, under his direction, service grew to nearly 1,200 daily trips, with 245 employees and 93 buses.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2013

L.A. Metro driver assault suspect arrested

Anthony Gamez was taken into custody on an Orange Line bus after the on-duty bus operator recognized him from photographs displayed on a “wanted” poster distributed earlier in the day.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2013

Md. MTA adding 10 New Flyer diesel-electric artics

The new additions expand MTA’s fleet of 60-foot Xcelsior hybrid buses to a total of 52 and will be on the street in time for the Preakness Stakes this weekend.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2013

Report: Reduction in driving likely to continue in U.S.

The Millennial generation is leading the change in transportation trends. Sixteen to 34-year-olds drove a whopping 23% fewer miles on average in 2009 than in 2001 — the greatest decline in driving of any age group.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2013

Seattle expands smart card purchase options

More than 120 retail stores just joined the 40 transit agency venues that sell ORCA cards. Prior to ORCA, regional transit agencies each had their own tickets, passes and paper transfers.

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