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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

TTC driver calms riders while trapped by power line collapse

Was praised for keeping 29 passengers safely on her bus after a crane collapsed on the street, trapping the bus under a fallen pole and surrounding it with live electrical wires.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

CUTA releases 'Let's Talk Public Transit' video

Supports the recently launched online grassroots campaign "Take Action. Write to Minister Lebel" that aims at engaging dialogue on the national importance of transit and making sure public transit becomes a central-pillar of the next long-term plan

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

Anti-crash technology pilot launches in Mich.

Conducted by University of Michigan, the road test, or model deployment, is a first-of-its-kind test of connected vehicle technology in the real world.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

Lightning Hybrids to host BusCon Ride Along

Will showcase company's hydraulic hybrid shuttle bus featuring 40% improvement in fuel economy made possible by regenerative braking energy technology.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

FAAC to showcase cutting edge bus simulator

To demo MB-2000 Bus Simulator in BusCon’s exhibit hall September 11 to 12, 2012. The MB-2000 features a variety of visual display options designed to closely replicate the driving environment for training purposes.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2012

U. of Utah negotiates 10-year transit pass deal

The university would pay an annual flat sum — $3.7 million this year — with a preset schedule of increases. The deal still requires U. trustees approval.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2012

UC Davis lauded for sustainability efforts

Offers extensive transportation system that includes the student-run Unitrans bus service, which serves the campus and adjoining city with 49 natural-gas-powered buses that carry 21,000 riders a day, 42 miles of bike paths and more than 20,000 bicycle parking spaces.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2012

UT Profile: Students take the reins for U. of Montana transit system

Board is composed of all students who oversee an annual budget of $1 million. Students are also trained drivers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2012

U. of Md., Baltimore launches shuttle service

Smartphone users can access wait and ride times through an app, and the buses feature bike racks, accessibility and Wi-Fi.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2012

S.C. State presses forward with transportation center

Even with severe budget issues, the university continues to hold aside $1.6 million from its 2012-2013 budget for construction of the next building in the troubled complex.

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