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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2012

SEPTA named 'Outstanding Public Transit System'

GM Joseph M. Casey said the award is a testament to the hard work of the Authority's employees. Annual trips system-wide are up 32 million since 2007 - indicating success with initiatives to attract and retain new customers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2012

D.C. DOT issues RFI for privatizing bus, streetcar systems

The RFI is an inquiry only, not a procurement, but the responses will help advance planning and development efforts for the project, which may result in the launch of a formal procurement.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts sprays coffee smell in buses to boost sales

The company, which ran the testing for several months before it ended in April, reported that their coffee sales went up by 29% during the campaign in Seoul, South Korea.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2012

Orion assigns N.Y. CNG bus contract to New Flyer

The order for 74, 40-foot buses, with an option for 30 additional buses, is a result of Daimler Buses North America’s decision, announced on April 25, to exit production of heavy duty transit buses for the U.S. and Canadian markets.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2012

APTA: Public transit users save $9,700 yearly

Savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation, compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle, which includes the July 24 average national gas price ($3.48 per gallon- reported by AAA) and the national unreserved monthly parking rate.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2012

D.C. Metro urged to improve late night bus service

Report says that service-industry workers heading home after 10 p.m. are often left behind by overcrowded buses and waiting longer than 30 minutes for buses that are scheduled to run about every seven minutes. The agency is working to double the number of extra-long buses on the route.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2012

LaHood, Rogoff tout safety standards, funding in Miami

The city's $10 million grant will be used to replace aging Metrobus diesel vehicles with new hybrid-electric buses that will reduce fuel costs, lower emissions, and provide a more comfortable, reliable ride in one of the most populated counties in the Southeastern U.S.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2012

WTS announces Gloria Steinem as 2013 conference keynote

The Annual Conference is WTS International’s flagship event, attracting more than 500 corporate and governmental industry leaders worldwide, including executives, CEOs, government administrators and leading engineering authorities.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2012

N.C. to ban smoking at bus stops

Part of the city of Raleigh’s effort to improve public health and reduce littering at city facilities.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2012

Proterra showcases fully-electric bus in S.C.

The City of Seneca recently signed an agreement with Proterra, the leading provider in zero-emission commercial transit solutions, to deliver four new EcoRide transit buses and two charging stations.

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