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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 StaffSeptember 25, 2009

Safety Advocates file petition to curb cell use

Study found that texting increased the risk of a safety-critical driving event for truck drivers by 23.2 times. Another study conducted in 2006 found that drivers using cell phones failed to stop at stop signs 10 times more often than drivers not using cell phones.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2009

ABC launches new Calif. facility

The facility offers nearly 1.5 million parts with one-day ground service to Southern California and two-day ground service to a large portion of the Western Region.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2009

MCI delivers D4505s to Nebraska

Equipped with three-point seat belts, the new coaches also have wheelchair lifts, surveillance cameras and other security and performance technologies that are standard on newer MCI models.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2009

BusCon brings new products, technology to Chicago

A highlight of the event was the keynote address from Dave Bolger, chief operating officer for Chicago 2016, the bid committee charged with working to bring the Olympics to Chicago.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2009

Palmeri to managing director for GroupConnect.com

Joining the organization as it prepares for its launch, Palmeri will be responsible for developing and executing a vigorous strategic business plan; managing product development and marketing plans; working to build coalitions to achieve broad third-party stakeholder outreach; and serving as the group's primary media spokesperson.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2009

ABC delivers M1235 to Pa.

Built on the Freightliner S2 coach chassis and powered by a Cummins ISB engine coupled to an Allison 2200PTS transmission, the M1235 is the fourth mid-sized model for operator.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2009

Motorcoach Council begins outreach program

The "Get Motorcoachified" campaign's vibrant color palette, iconic graphics and catchy slogans were designed to amuse, educate, and intrigue while building consumer familiarity with the term "motorcoach," as they make an impact on the road, according to the Council.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2009

Sec. LaHood announces Distracted Driving Summit agenda

The two-day Summit will feature five panels – on data, research, technology, policy, and outreach – with a range of experts discussing each topic.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2009

MCI delivers J4500 to Pa.

The delivery will mark the eighth J4500 for Hagey Coach and Tours, bringing its fleet to a total of 20 MCI motorcoaches, 150 school buses and 20 vans.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2009

CVSA conducting ‘Brake Safety Week’

Throughout the week, inspectors and industry partners will be conducting a variety of enforcement and educational activities emphasizing the importance of proper commercial vehicle brake inspection, maintenance and operation.

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