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News•by Staff•April 26, 2016

FMCSA seeks input on state annual inspection programs for motorcoaches, passenger vans

Plans to assess the risks associated with improperly maintained or inspected passenger-carrying CMVs by reviewing the effectiveness of existing federal inspection standards that are applicable and considering the costs and benefits of having a mandatory inspection.

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News•by Staff•April 26, 2016

Sacramento RT taps HDR Inc. for streetcar design

The contract outlines a $10 million budget to construct the streetcar line.The city wants the money to come from property owners near the streetcar line, but they rejected it in a vote last year.

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News•by Staff•April 26, 2016

BART's board passes 'one ticket, one seat' rule

BART’s new rule mirrors similar campaigns launched by transit agencies in New York, Philadelphia and Seattle with slogans such as "Two seats? Really?" and "Dude ... Stop The Spread. Please."

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News•by Staff•April 25, 2016

San Francisco State students approve $180 fee for new transit pass

The pass will provide unlimited Muni use and a 25% BART discount for trips starting or ending at the Daly City stop, which is south of San Francisco.

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News•by Staff•April 25, 2016

Valley Metro, regional paratransit providers do away with transfers

Peoria's acting public works and utility director said for residents a trip that now take two hours to get into Phoenix will drop to about a half hour.

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News•by Staff•April 25, 2016

Miami 'SMART' plan could add 6 new rail lines

Although no timetable or funding source have been identified, the new transit lines would offer commuters new options to get to downtown Miami.

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News•by Staff•April 25, 2016

FMCSA seeks feedback on motorcoach Beyond Compliance program

To date, FMCSA has held three public listening sessions on this program and previously received input from its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.

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News•by Staff•April 25, 2016

Denver RTD launches 'Train to Plane' commuter rail line

The rail line is among the nation’s first transit projects built by a public-private partnership and represents an important milestone in an ambitious transit expansion plan for the eight-county metropolitan area. 

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News•by Staff•April 25, 2016

Adams to lead Greensboro Transit Authority

Responsibilities for Bruce D. Adams will include monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of contractor-provided transit services serving 4.3 million annual passenger trips and the operation of the J. Douglas Galyon Depot transportation hub.

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News•by Staff•April 22, 2016

APTA: Public transportation users save $9,312 annually

APTA releases its monthly Transit Savings Report to examine how an individual in a two-person household can save money by taking public transportation and living with one less car.

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