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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2015

79th Trailways conference slated for Calif.

The Trailways Annual Stockholders Meeting and Conference is a private gathering comprised of only Trailways Transportation owners and representatives. Located throughout North American and parts of Europe, these privately owned or operated bus and coach companies are affiliated with the well-known respected Trailways brand.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2015

MCI introduces Web-based learning, ramps up 2015 training schedule

The Learning Management System works with smart phones and tablets as well as PCs and Macs, allowing technicians to access the modules at their work stations

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2015

CH Bus delivers Temsa TS-45 to Texas

Arrow Trailway’s TS 45 coach has seating for 56 passengers and includes quality features such as 110-volt plugs with USB ports, Alcoa Durabright wheels, REI monitors, and side and driver shades.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2015

KCATA names new president/CEO

Joe Reardon, the former Mayor/CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan., is a long-time advocate for public transportation, credited for the introduction of Sunday bus service in Kansas City, still the only community in Kansas to provide any regular bus service on Sundays.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2015

Foxx kicks off bus tour with Florida visits

Making two stops in Tallahassee, Fla., the GROW AMERICA Express will include visits to universities, manufacturers, bridges, freight facilities and highway projects in an effort to raise awareness of America’s infrastructure deficit.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2015

MBTA offers $30 an hour to shovel snow

The transit system shut down completely on Sunday for the storm that dumped 16.2 inches of snow in the city, and rail and bus lines were operating on a limited schedule Monday.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2015

The Angels and Villains of Public Transit, According to Twitter

Users have not been kind to public transit, a recent USC study shows.The nation’s top agencies earn more ire on the social media site than airlines and evoke as much disdain as police departments. Many systems had more angst directed at them in 140 characters than did the Internal Revenue Service.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2015

Translink replaces CEO to 'restore public confidence'

Agnecy has recently come under fire after two lengthy SkyTrain breakdowns occurred this summer. It has also had problems with the rollout of its Compass card program.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2015

Foxx bus tour to highlight need for infrastructure investment

The GROW AMERICA Express will visit communities that have created jobs and new opportunities by investing in transportation, as well as communities with transportation projects that are waiting on much needed funding.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2015

MBTA's Bev Scott resigns amidst Boston weather issues

The MBTA suspended rail service Monday night and Tuesday to clear snow from its tracks amid a record-setting period of snowfall in the Boston area. Gov. Charlie Baker and others had criticized the MBTA for its lackluster performance during the extreme snow and cold.

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