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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 StaffJune 30, 2009

APTA: more transit investment needed in climate bill

Per the bill, states can use less than 1 percent of emission allowances to fulfill matching requirements to receive federal funds for projects such as building new subway lines or acquiring new clean fuel buses.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2009

CVSA: OOS rates, seat belt violations drop

Approximately 17 trucks or buses were inspected, on average, every minute from Canada to Mexico during the 72-hour period from June 2 to 4, 2009.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2009

ABA Foundation announces scholarship winners

The 19 recipients will each receive $2,500 scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year, making the $47,500 total distributed for the upcoming year a record annual sum awarded in the Foundation’s 13-year history.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2009

METRO Briefs

Lessons learned from past rail accidents. CVS reimburses N.Y. MTA for overcharging staff. Bus travel rediscovered by young.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2009

Bieber acquires Capitol Trailways, Rohrer Tour

Acquisition positions Bieber as one of the largest transportation companies in Pennsylvania.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2009

MCI delivers J4500s to Quebec, Utah

New coaches, powered by a Cummins engine, feature Blaupunkt entertainment systems.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2009

BusWest to sell Galaxy coaches

Galaxy will manufacture and warrant the buses ordered by customers through BusWest. BusWest will arrange for delivery, financing and provide factory authorized service and product support.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJune 22, 2009

Tapping the International Traveler Influx

With the weaker dollar, visitors from overseas are showing renewed interest in the U.S. as a vacation hot spot. Motorcoach carriers are increasing their presence at travel trade shows and forming relationships with overseas counterparts to maximize gains in this growing market.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2009

ABC delivers M1235s, opens new service center

Both coaches are powered by Cummins ISB engines mated to Allison 2200 PTS transmissions. New facility offers comprehensive transit and coach vehicle care, and maintenance and mid-life refurbishment services.

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