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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 12, 2009

METRO Briefs

London subway strike ends. SF Muni to limit bus stops. Families of Hurricane Rita coach victims reach settlement.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

MCI delivers J4500s, D4505s

The new Martz coaches come equipped with several technological advances to improve passenger and driver safety, including electronic stability control, Smartwave tire pressure monitoring, DriveCam and GPS systems.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

Anne Ferro nominated to head FMCSA

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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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

Obama taps Hersman to lead NTSB

As a Board Member of the NTSB since June 2004, Hersman served as the NTSB's representative at 15 accidents and chaired a number of public events hosted by the NTSB, including a public hearing on motorcoach safety.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2009

Trans/Air launches service parts Website

Customer Connect allows for the online purchase of service parts. It also provides a convenient way for customers to view account information as well as detailed information about current and past orders.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2009

Setra S 417 prepared for 2010 emission standards

First Setra with SCR technology will be featured at the 2010 UMA Motorcoach Expo in Las Vegas.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJune 4, 2009

Greyhound Leads the Way by Equipping Fleet with Seat Belts

The North American carrier recently added advanced seating technology, which combines three-point lap-and-shoulder belts with compartmentalization, further enhancing the safety of their Northeastern fleets.

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ArticlesJune 4, 2009

Locking in Today's Fuel Prices for Tomorrow: Is it Worth the Risk

Although fuel prices have gone down after going through the roof last summer, many believe they will rise once the economy begins to level off. By using Energy Price Risk Management, transit agencies may be able to create budget certainty and protect themselves from market volatility.

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ArticlesJune 4, 2009

Coach parking options shrink, rules increase

Many cities have made it difficult for motorcoaches to determine where they are able to park after dropping off its passengers.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2009

NTSB: Protect passengers with seat belts

Public confidence in the safety of the motorcoach industry is a key to its continued success, said Rosenker.

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