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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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ArticlesSeptember 14, 2009

Health and Wellness Programs Help Keep the Doctor Away

Experience has shown that employees do react when employers make wellness a priority. Building blocks to a good wellness program may include providing personal leadership, access to nutrition classes and incentivizing healthy lifestyles.

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ArticlesSeptember 14, 2009

Report: Unsafe motorcoach carriers "reincarnate' to resume risky service

Many operators, such as the operator involved in a crash in Sherman, Texas in August 2008, continue to operate under new name or sometimes even the same name.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2009

Colleges and Universities finding MCI a smart choice

In August, MCI delivered J4500 coaches to Rowan University in New Jersey and James Madison University in Virginia, which took its third MCI J4500 model.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2009

Badger, Jefferson Lines begin service to 5 colleges

Buses used on the new route will offer Wi-Fi as well as feature DVD movies during the trip. Passengers who purchase their ticket online receive a 15 percent to 20 percent discount off the walk up fare and will be guaranteed their seat.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2009

Anchor Trailways acquires Smyrna Motorcoach

In addition to group motorcoach transportation, Anchor Trailways & Tours also operates the Holiday World Express in the summer season between Murfreesboro and Santa Claus, Ind., with four pick up locations in the greater Nashville area and the year-round, scheduled ATRunner service between Florence, Ala., and Nashville.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2009

Daimler delivers Setra S 417s to N.Y.

The two coaches feature rear windows and satellite television, back-up cameras for safety, along with auto-retract seat backs and leather-wrapped steering wheels.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2009

NTSB reiterates motorcoach safety recs

Board also makes recommendation to NHTSA.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2009

DATTCO purchases 11 new Van Hools

All of the new buses are seat belt-equipped and include automatic fire suppression and tire pressure monitoring. Buses also feature complimentary Wi-Fi and power outlets for mobile computing or battery chargers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2009

Rotary Lift launches inspection program

Nationwide heavy-duty lift inspection program, “Inspect to Protect,” makes it easy to find a qualified lift inspector. Also provides a certificate detailing what was found during the inspection, any adjustments made and parts replaced for each lift.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2009

ABA partners with Monster.com

Members will have access to Monster’s TargetPost, an eCommerce solution, allowing them to select a posting using a set of pre-defined job titles with associated job descriptions in a variety of industries, including transportation.

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