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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2012

Complete Coach announces Maxxforce bus tour

Since this bus debuted at APTA's Bus & Paratransit Conference in May, it has undergone rigorous testing in desert heat up and down the infamous Cajon Pass in California, one of the nation's longest 6% grade roadways, and through thousands of miles of uninterrupted road testing.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2012

King County Metro hosts APTA Annual

The Seattle network of transit systems allows visitors to conveniently reach a variety of points of interest, from the iconic Space Needle at the Seattle Center to the world-renowned Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle to the EMP Museum, featuring the Experience Music Project, and the Pacific Science Center.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2012

BAE's Series-E HybriDrive features more electric capability

It combines BAE’s highly efficient HybriDrive series propulsion system with advanced power electronics to drive and manage all vehicle accessory systems electrically; enable engine stop/start; anti-idling; and implement advanced EV modes for more efficient, cleaner and quieter operation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2012

Q&A: APTA's Melaniphy reflects on first year

APTA’s president/CEO reflects on his first year at the helm, what it was like to meet President Obama and how MAP-21 will impact the industry.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2012

Q'Straint releases oxygen tank securement

Available in November, GO2 (pronounced “Go To”), by Sure-Lok, is an adaptable oxygen holder designed to safely and quickly transport medical oxygen for personal use in school buses, paratransit, or ambulette/non-emergency medical vehicles.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2012

SEPTA awarded for customer service, green initiatives

Was presented with APTA’s 2012 “Outstanding Public Transportation System” award for its efforts to enhance service, efficiencies and overall effectiveness.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2012

Partners, tech keys to record Madison Metro year

Recognized as APTA’s Outstanding Public Transportation System Award for an agency with more than four million, fewer than 20 million passenger trips annually, in part due to its partners and employees, according to GM Chuck Kamp.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2012

Illinois' Metrolink sends sustainability message

Received APTA's Outstanding Public Transportation System Award for an agency with four million or fewer passenger trips annually.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2012

APTA Annual: Question of the Day

How will the passage of MAP-21 impact your agency

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2012

APTA Annual Meeting: Question of the Day

What is your agency's biggest challenge and what are you doing to overcome it?

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