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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 StaffFebruary 2, 2009

NTSB investigating Arizona accident site

After inspecting the crash site, the investigators planned to head south to Kingman to evaluate the bus, according to AP reports.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

MCI reorganization plan confirmed

MCI and its U.S. subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 on September 15, 2008 to implement a pre-negotiated restructuring plan.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

METRO Briefs

BART enlists outside help in shooting probe. DC Metro: Inauguration transit cost $5.28m. Motorcoach crash probe near end

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

Midway unveils ‘green’ Pinnacle Bus

The new bus can accommodate up to 16 passengers and features extra-wide entry doors and large, panoramic-view side passenger windows.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

ASCE: Nation's infrastructure receives a "D" grade

U.S. surface transportation systems have declined over the past four years, with transit dropping from D+ to D, and roads dropping from a D to a nearly failing D-.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

Coach America purchases 100 MCI D4505s, J4500s

The new D4505s, equipped with Cummins engines and Allison transmissions, feature seatbelt-compatible Amaya seats and three-point seatbelts for certain employee-transportation contracts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

Pending Economic Recovery Bill amendment would add $3 billion for transit

The amendment would appropriate an additional $1.5 billion for transit formula funding and $1.5 billion for the New Starts program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2009

U.S. public transit faces wave of service cuts

Transportation for America’s informal audit highlights 51 communities across the U.S. that are considering eliminating jobs, cutting service and raising fares, but will receive no assistance under the current recovery proposal to prevent the cuts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2009

J.J. Keller unveils DOT compliance resource Website

In addition to providing info on the new FMCSA safety audit rule, the site covers a number of business issues that new motor carriers must address, including the basics of a business plan, accounting, insurance, and establishing basic policies and procedures.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2009

Economy, increasing business on minds at UMA Expo 2009

Concern for the spiking economy was a theme echoed throughout the Expo, whether it was during sessions, breaks and networking opportunities or on the show floor, with many panelists, attendees and suppliers discussing what they are doing to cinch their proverbial belts.

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