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News•by Staff•August 19, 2014

Topeka transit to add bike-sharing as 'route extension'

Each $1,250 bike, provided by bike-sharing start up Social Bicycles, has an onboard transaction computer, so customers can check out and pay for the bike.

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News•by Staff•August 18, 2014

Huffer to resign from Kansas City GM post

Has served as GM since 2000 and positioned the agency to begin the implementation of an organization-wide restructuring designed to emphasize its capabilities and technical expertise to plan and manage regional projects.

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News•by Staff•August 15, 2014

Denver RTD extends Veolia 'Group 25 Services' contract

Will continue to provide operations and maintenance services to serving approximately 7.5 million passengers annually utilizing 325 employees and 107 buses.

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News•by Staff•August 15, 2014

APTA: Public transportation users save $10,064 annually

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 average national gas price of $3.47 per gallon.

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News•by Staff•August 15, 2014

King County Metro to offer $1.50 fare card for low-income riders

The agency, which said it will lose $7 million to $9 million to subsidize these rides and cover the processing costs, is only the second big U.S. transit agency, after San Francisco, to offer low-income discounts.

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News•by Staff•August 15, 2014

'Pop-up' bus co. Bridj to expand service in Boston area

The company had been testing three routes using fixed pickups, will operate with an initial capacity of about 500 riders a day and scale up to 15,000 passengers over time.

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News•by Staff•August 14, 2014

Chicago Transit adds more rail station concessions

In the past three years, the CTA has added 52 new retail concession spaces. The agreements are part of CTA’s continued effort to improve customer convenience and amenities while generating long-term revenue for the transit agency.

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News•by Staff•August 14, 2014

BYD electric bus completes 24-hour test

The bus managed to travel an astounding 746 miles over the 24-hour period, operating in three shifts. Each shift logged between 240 and 256 miles before recharging the battery.

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News•by Staff•August 14, 2014

'Guns Save Lives' ads return to Phoenix bus stops

Following a nearly four-year fight to keep them off, the emotionally-charged advertisements have returned to Phoenix bus shelters.The city conceded that battle earlier this summer after it lost an appeals court ruling.

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News•by Staff•August 14, 2014

Mont. bus service to operate fare-free

It expected the program will increase ridership by 45%, reduce operating costs, and speed-up boarding times, according to the report.

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