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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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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Technology's impact has multiple dimensions and challenges

As we look to expand the industry and procure new equipment to meet the growing demand for public transportation, governments and agencies must fund the talent side of our growing need.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Opportunities on the horizon for motorcoach industry

Victor S. Parra is the president/CEO of the United Motorcoach Association.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Prevost introduces redesigned H-Series coach, new Volvo

In addition to its redesigned H-Series coach, Prevost is introducing a new Volvo 9700, marking the first time a Volvo motorcoach will be available in the U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2009

MCI delivers J4500s to Wisconsin

The four new coaches feature Wi-Fi, 110-volt outlets, GPS, and Saucon asset tracking.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2009

APTA: Transit users still save $8,300-plus yearly

Even with gas prices $1.378 lower than last year, the report calculates the monthly savings for public transit users at $697 per month based on today’s gas price of $1.727 as reported by AAA.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rail firm accused in L.A. crash. FMCSA steps up operator vetting system. USF developing device to help disabled riders.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2009

NABI purchases Imperial Group LP

The Imperial facility previously served as a sub-contractor to NABI.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2008

Soubry next New Flyer president/CEO

Soubry, who previously served as president/CEO for StandardAero, will succeed John Marinucci, who is retiring but will continue as a member of New Flyers’ board and remain as a senior executive until the end of March 2009, to help manage the transition process.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2008

Bombardier lands German coach contract

The order is worth approximately $66 million and will enhance the LNVG’s current fleet of 186 Bombardier double-deck coaches, in use since 2003.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2008

Welbes named new FTA executive director

In his new position, Welbes will be accountable for providing executive leadership and continuity for the day-to-day administration and operation of the full range of FTA's responsibilities.

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