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News•by Staff•December 19, 2019

COTA board adopts budget, which includes enhanced mobility options

The approximately $170 million budget includes an 8.9% increase in operational expenses over the amount reflected in the 2019 adjusted budget.

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News•by Staff•December 19, 2019

Coach USA, America's Job Exchange team to expand recruiting efforts

That partnership will help the operation recruit from multiple candidate pools for positions.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2019

Biz News: New Flyer, Lightning Systems deliver enviro-friendly vehicles

Canada's Brampton Transit will add diesel-hybrid electrics, while a Floridian microtransit provider will add wheelchair-accessible cutaways.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2019

Daimler Buses to assume sales of Setra motorcoach product

In taking over the sales and distribution of Setra, Daimler said it is making a clear statement to the U.S. and Canadian bus markets.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2019

First Group considers sale of North American transit, student subsidiaries

The possibility follows the company's announcemnent that they plan to sell Greyhound last May.

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News•December 18, 2019

Students’ tour of TriMet rail ops sparks interest in transit engineering

Engineering and rail training supervisors provided insight into rail operations, as well as hands-on demonstrations of its systems.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2019

Study finds Metrolink's rail system rebuild will create 1.3M jobs

The 10-year, $10B program to upgrade regional rail infrastructure, and improve commute times ahead of 2028 Olympics.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2019

U.S. DOT announces intent to fund Sound Transit's light rail extension

The agency will strike a $790 million FFGA, along with a $629 million TIFIA loan to complete the Federal Way line light rail extension.

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Articles•December 17, 2019

UTA 'Community Rides' Gives Real-World Skills to Students with Autism

The agency spoke to students and staff at Spectrum Academy, a charter school for students with high-functioning autism.

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News•by Staff•December 17, 2019

Proterra receives statewide Calif. contract for e-buses, charging infra.

Also, transit agencies and other institutions outside of California can leverage the contract to simplify the electric bus purchasing process.

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