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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2014

Foxx outlines plans to manage impending HTF insolvency

Projections show the shortfall will reach a critical point in the Trust Fund’s Highway Account in just a few weeks, requiring the Department to institute cash management procedures for highways at that time, with a similar plan to follow for the Mass Transit Account when it is expected to reach a similar point this Fall.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2014

MBT Worldwide goes for modern economy with three Setra S 407 coaches

The Setra S 407 Comfort Class, like the luxury Setra S 417, distributed by MCI in the U.S. and Canada, offers German engineering and a clean-power Mercedes-Benz BlueTec engine.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2014

App lets public voice transportation woes directly to lawmakers

Building America’s Future and the U.S. Travel Association partnered to launch a co-branded “I’m Stuck” app, a mobile phone app that will empower millions of American travelers dealing with travel delays and frustrations.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2014

New MCI J4500, smart-sized fleet, keeps Thielen Coaches going strong

The coach has a number of standard safety systems, including Electronic Stability Control; Smart Wave tire-pressure monitoring; and an Amerex fire detection & suppression system.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2014

Man who crashed Greyhound bus erratic prior to incident

The Phoenix-bound Greyhound bus crashed after a man forcibly took the wheel from the driver and shouted “we are all going to die.”

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2014

U.S. senators push to raise gas tax to shore up Trust Fund

Proposal would increase the federal gasoline and diesel taxes by six cents in each of the next two years for a total of 12 cents. This would provide enough funding to offset current MAP-21 spending levels over the next 10 years.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2014

Champion Bus updates website, logo

The new website provides a more compelling and user-friendly experience that allows visitors to access updated product information faster and also connect with the company through its various social media channels

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2014

ABC delivers T, C model coaches to Calif., N.C.

Orange, Calif.-based Transportation Charter Services recently took delivery of two 2014 Van Hool TX45s, while Louisburg, N.C.-based AT&T Charter service recently took delivery of a 2014 Van Hool CX 45.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2014

NJ Transit adding 63 more MCIs

The buses would replace the current fleet of 14-year-old buses fueled by CNG, which are now in service on Route 9.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2014

NYC residents say intercity buses flooding their neighborhood

There are 71 intercity bus stops scattered throughout Manhattan, with more than one-quarter of that number located in the Lower East Side. Residents’ complaints include crowded sidewalks, blocked fire hydrants and exhaust.

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