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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2015

Connecticut's CTfastrak BRT system begins service

The CTfastrak transit system provides direct service to and from Waterbury, Cheshire, Southington, Bristol, Plainville, New Britain, Newington, West Hartford, Hartford, East Hartford and Manchester with routes that take advantage of the bus-only CTfastrak roadway.

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ArticlesMarch 30, 2015

L.A. Metro’s Art Leahy Talks Growing Rail and Next-Generation Recruits

Upon leaving the agency after six years, the outgoing CEO discusses his successes, including five new rail projects currently under construction and a sixth just recently approved by the feds, and his future plans.

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ArticlesCover StoryMarch 30, 2015

New GoMotorcoach Program Emphasizes Sales, Marketing

In the process of a rebrand from the Motorcoach Marketing Council, the group is developing tools and training to help operators develop their own programs to grow and expand the services they provide in the communities they serve.

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ArticlesCover StoryMarch 30, 2015

2015 BRT Survey: Routes Tap Technology to Improve Regional Mobility

Fifty-four percent plan to use hybrid-electric propulsion for their vehicles, while 36% plan on using CNG. One-third plan on tapping clean diesel for their fleet and only one operator plans to use trolleys.

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ArticlesMarch 30, 2015

Omnitrans' sbX Green Line Service

The 16-mile BRT line, which began passenger service in April 2014, includes over five miles of dedicated lanes, 16 station locations, and four park-and-ride lots. It serves major activity centers, including two hospitals, two universities, numerous trade schools, city and county government centers, and employment centers, along with major shopping, hospitality and entertainment venues.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2015

First Transit wins 2 medical transport contracts

The Non-Emergent Medical Transportation contracts are for the Oregon Health Authority’s Tri County MedLink and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Managed Care Network's Family Health Network.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2015

UTA outfitting 2 paratransit buses with hybrid-drive systems

The energy will be used to help power the vehicles and run the climate control systems, lights, ramps and wheelchair lift while the buses are stopped, eliminating the need for idling.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2015

ABA, AAA implore leaders to address DC parking crisis

The groups urged planners to add parking near the National Mall for the millions of people who will visit by bus and car over the next several months, kicking off with the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2015

AC Transit GM abruptly quits post

In his resignation letter, David Armijo said his “goal of providing safe, reliable and sustainable transit service in the East Bay has been accomplished.” Armijo’s resignation is effective immediately.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2015

New Yorkers have longest workweek with commute, study says

The study found that lower-wage workers often endure the most brutal commutes, and the findings suggest a need for workplace policies that help to balance work and family life, in addition to better investment in our mass transit system.

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