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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2015

Cleveland RTA searching for money to replace aging rail fleet

With the total price tag for 65 to 70 railcars coming in at $280 million, GM Joe Calabrese says he will need assistance from the federal government as well as from the state of Ohio.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2015

2 more RTC, Washoe County properties attacked by shooters

The latest incident makes four windows shot out since last week, with local police unsure if there is a link to the spat of similar attacks on RTC properties in Sparks during the summer.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2015

Public Transportation users save $9,370 annually, according to APTA

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle which includes the Oct. 27, 2015 average national gas price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate numbers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2015

Wabtec, Faiveley receive request for information from U.S. DOJ

The second request is a standard part of the regulatory review process of Wabtec's acquisition of Faiveley under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 and was expected by both companies.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2015

Mich.'s BATA names new interim executive director

Mary Marois brings more than 40 years of community and organizational experience with her to BATA, most recently retiring as director of the Grand Traverse/Leelanau Department of Human Services in 2008.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2015

ASV rebrands as REV Group Inc.

The company feels the new name is more directly aligned with its continuing commitment to building and delivering many of the world’s most popular specialty vehicle brands.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2015

Champaign-Urbana MTD proposes 6% tax increase

The board also approved a grant to purchase four street supervisor minivans and two paratransit vans for Americans with Disabilities Act service. The two paratransit vans being replaced are six years old and have more than 165,000 miles.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2015

Mobility Ventures names new VP, Government & Commercial Fleet Sales

Bill Gibson brings to Mobility Ventures more than 40 years of sales and marketing experience with an extensive, proven background in automotive fleet management operations.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2015

Apollo Video named transit bus video surveillance market leader

Named by World Market for Mobile Video Surveillance Equipment report,which ranks companies based on annual sales revenue and is published every other year.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2015

Wash. transit wants more seniors to benefit from fixed route

Only about 5% of riders on WTA’s fixed bus routes in Whatcom County are over 65. In contrast to senior’s relatively low ridership on fixed routes, more than 1,700 people over 65 use WTA’s paratransit service.

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