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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2013

FTA releases $7M in transit workforce development funds

Seventeen organizations will receive grants to help public transit agencies, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and Native American tribes train a future generation of transit professionals, by promoting training opportunities in emerging technologies and encouraging young people to pursue careers in public transportation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2013

Ky. lawmaker proposes public transportation safety bill

The problem was highlighted this past July, when two men boarded a Transit Authority of River City bus in broad daylight and shot and killed a 17-year-old.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2013

Wash. agency aims for 25% ridership increase

Community Transit’s draft six-year Transit Development Plan for 2013-18 calls for the increase by 2017, while adding no significant new service growth.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2013

DOE: Fuel-cell bus fuel economy up to 2 times more than alternative fuels

The 12-month status report includes data collected from 18 fuel-cell electric buses at three transit agencies; Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, Connecticut Transit and SunLine Transit Agency.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2013

FTA changes New Starts/Small Starts approach

The program, one of the largest competitive grant programs in the U.S. government, funds roughly one-half the cost of new and extended light rail, commuter rail, bus rapid transit and ferry systems built in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2013

Thor purchases Federal Coach assets

Company produces a full line of shuttle, executive and limousine buses ranging in capacity from 12 to 44 passengers, with annual sales of approximately $25 million.

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ArticlesJanuary 8, 2013

Transit Systems Find Creative Ways to Generate Revenue

Agencies are looking beyond conventional ads and tapping new technology, such as virtual grocery stores, regenerative braking and Groupon, to bring in more funds.

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ArticlesJanuary 8, 2013

Program teaches operations importance of PM, inspection

Designed to fill a gap in training throughout the nation, the program looks at issues in the garage as well as new technologies on the horizon.

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ArticlesJanuary 8, 2013

Alternative fuels, tech take center stage at BusCon 2012

New vehicles fueled by natural gas and propane or improved to meet customer demands were displayed throughout the show floor, while APTA President/CEO Michael Melaniphy delivered the Keynote Address touting the public transit industry’s growth in the U.S.

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ArticlesJanuary 8, 2013

Northern Calif. BRT line begins service

Monterey-Salinas Transit contracted Argentinian artist Pablo Lobato — who also designs for the Monterey Jazz Festival — to design bus wraps for its new BRT line.

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