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ADA Compliant Transit: Easier, More Dignified Travel for Every Passenger

Today’s riders—and the communities you serve—expect more from public transit. While ADA compliance is required, leading transit agencies know that true accessibility also means delivering dignity, efficiency, and a better rider experience. This whitepaper reveals why forward thinking agencies nationwide choose the Low Floor Frontrunner as their first choice for ADA compliant vehicles—setting a new standard with passenger first design, faster boarding, improved safety, and unmatched operational performance.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2009

NTSB receives ‘clean’ financial report

Results are from an audit conducted on the NTSB's financial statements for Fiscal Year 2009. The opinion comes at a time when the NTSB has realized improvement in several management measurements.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

DOT Safety Council to address pedestrian safety

More than 76,000 preventable pedestrian deaths occurred over the last 15 years in America — roughly equivalent to a jumbo jet crashing every month.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

Westport to supply engine technology to Volvo

The new natural gas engines are expected to meet future European emission requirements.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2009

ABA’s Marketplace to offer smart phone application

TripBuilder EventMobile combines event-specific information in a user friendly format for any type of Web-enabled mobile smart phone, and features up-to-the-minute event information, text alerts, advanced mapping, and TripBuilder's "Build MyBooth List" tool.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2009

DOT rulemaking to require seat belts on motorcoaches

Discusses additional measures such as the establishment of performance requirements for enhanced roof strength, fire safety and emergency egress. Calls for safety improvements using technologies such as electronic stability control to prevent rollovers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2009

Anchor Trailways adds D4505s to fleet

With capital assistance from 5311(f) funding, the carrier acquired a total of five new MCI coaches this year. Coaches are equipped with satellite television, 110-volt outlets and wireless Internet.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2009

ABC program to support Motorcoach Council

Company will offer an Opt-In Service Parts Program that provides operators the option of contributing a percentage of their net parts purchase to the Motorcoach Council.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserNovember 10, 2009

How to Maximize Your Motorcoach Insurance Options

Ongoing research, communication and safety are crucial to finding and maintaining a sound insurance policy. Many coach operators are also taking on more risk and control with captive insurance.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2009

MCI delivers 26 coaches to Minnesota

Metro Transit, a service of Metropolitan Council, is operating 19 of the new coaches on express routes that cover longer distances.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2009

Senate confirms Ferro to head FMCSA

Anne Ferro is currently president of the Maryland Motor Truck Association and serves on several regional advisory committees relating to freight planning, highway safety and transportation funding.

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