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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2013

Miss. U. expanded bus service gets favorable response

A university transit services official said that as of Dec. 17, 9,358 people used the new Sportsplex route, translating to about 110 to 150 riders a day. The route is eliminating the need to build more parking structures on campus.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2013

Coach Canada threatens student bus service

Asked the Ontario Highway Transport Board to order the Queen’s University student-run “Kingston Rocket” to stop operating. Also wants the board to cancel the operating license of the company hired to provide buses and drivers for the service and for the students to pay full costs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2013

Harvard U. bike commuters receive benefits

Bike commuters will receive tax-free reimbursements for bike-related expenses starting this year, and Emergency Ride Home services through the CommuterChoice Program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2013

Pa. report finds transit use up

Forty-three percent of those surveyed rely on some form of commuter option other than driving alone as either their primary or secondary mode of transportation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2013

Calif. transit launches vehicle sharing program for area fleets

San Mateo County Transit District launched a new program that will allow member organizations, which can include cities, counties, and other public agencies in the region, to share passenger vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2013

Shuster confirmed as T&I Chair in 113th Congress

Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) was officially confirmed by the House of Representatives to chair the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. He also announced the full Committee Republican membership.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

Transit app gets info via crowdsourcing

Moovit allows users to contribute information about available seats, delays, cleanliness, and support for Wi-Fi and handicapped riders.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

Seon expands sales team

Promoted Mike Bismeyer to Transit Sales Manager and added experienced corporate sales executive, Kris Wylie, to its transit division. Bismeyer has been a transit sales executive with Seon for the past four years. Wylie specializes in mobile surveillance and fleet management solutions for the transit market, and works closely with Seon’s sales, marketing, and service teams.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

MATA hopes to attract commuters with BRT routes

The Memphis Area Transit Authority plans to develop bus rapid transit lines along certain routes beginning in 2013.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2013

Fiscal cliff deal includes transit tax break

Extends pre-tax benefits for transit commuters, meaning a $550 and up a year in tax savings per commuter, retroactive to 2012.

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