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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 16, 2012

April 2012 in Pictures

A look at METRO's April issue in pictures.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2012

Report: Infrastructure spending, investment out of balance

U.S. DOT projects that $101 billion, plus increases for inflation, would be needed annually over the next 20 years from all levels of government to keep the highway system in its current state.

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ArticlesMarch 15, 2012

Vehicle Lifts Becoming More Affordable, Portable and Sustainable

Mobile column lifts have increased steadily in popularity, with many manufacturers and industry veterans foreseeing improvements in the models’ efficiency and effectiveness.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2012

Intercity bus system faces overhaul in Manitoba

Government plans to institute a more "flexible" system July 1 that could allow competition on certain bus routes and give smaller carriers and community groups the opportunity to provide service on lines no longer operated by Greyhound.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 14, 2012

Operator of the Year: Northfield Lines Expands Operation Via Fleet, Customer Diversification

Over the past 23 years, John (pictured) and Larry Benjamin, co-owners of the Minnesota-based business, have built up their companies to become award-winning motorcoach and school bus operations. Meanwhile, the industry says goodbye to Larry, a well-loved member who made invaluable contributions through the UMA.

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ArticlesMarch 14, 2012

UMA Expo Touts Tools to Bolster Business

Key presentations included NTSB, FMCSA chiefs discussing safety programs, while business executives talked brand building and marketing tactics.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2012

MCI delivers 3 J4500s to Fla.

The new coaches join the all-MCI Classic Bus Lines Fleet, which is made up of five J4500s and two E4500s.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2012

Lamers Bus receives IMG safety award

Received the honor during recent Maintenance and Safety Conference in Grapevine, Texas. The Group Safety Award is presented annually to the company within the organization who has demonstrated the highest level of safety.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 13, 2012

UMA EXPO 2012

A look at EXPO 2012, which was held in February at the Long Beach Convention Center in California.

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ProductsMarch 13, 2012

Wet-dry vacuums

Advance’s recently enhanced Sprite 16 and Sprite 16 Pro wet-dry tank vacuums are designed to provide faster and more effective cleaning.

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