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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2012

Report: Improving transit boosts rural communities

Reconnecting America and the Community Transportation Association of America’s "Putting Transit to Work in Main Street America," found that smaller communities are making a wide variety of transit investments, and these investments have had a positive impact on both the economy and the quality of life of residents.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2012

Iowa opens $137M multimodal project

The Historic Millwork District multimodal improvement project provides more transportation options and reconstructed the street networks to better serve a broad range of users, including drivers, public transportation, pedestrians, bicyclists, seniors, children and people with disabilities.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2012

U. of Utah unveils bicycle plan

Big public universities are increasingly embracing cycling as a way to minimize the presence of cars, however, the university is on a hill, and the climate features snowy winters and blistering summers.

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ArticlesCover StoryApril 18, 2012

Long Beach Transit Takes Innovative Path

Adding CNG vehicles to its diverse fleet, building a fueling facility and refurbishing its maintenance garage are some of the projects the system has on its plate.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2012

Audit: Maryland MTA did not vet paratransit applicants

Of the 30 evaluated applications, none had adequate documentation to show that the applicants needed the service.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2012

MV wins first contract outside N. America

Will provide management services for the operation of Earadat's transit system in Saudi Arabia's eastern province.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2012

MV wins DART paratransit contract

The need for DART to invest in capital items, such as vehicles, technology and dedicated call center staff is eliminated by this agreement with MV.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2012

Fla. transit to seek on demand bus grant

The $1.3 million grant would cover the cost of a new 15-seat bus, on-board vehicle technology and operating expenses for a year.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2011

N. Carolina's CAT taps Veolia for fixed-route service

In May 2011 the 190 Capital Area Transit employees and 89 vehicles moved to a new $30 million transit facility that accommodates operations and maintenance. The new facility was built by the city and replaced the old facility built in the late 1970's.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2011

State approves NJ Transit parking lot legislation

The bill applies to any parking facility, including garages, lots, and park-and-ride lots owned or operated by New Jersey Transit or any municipality, authority or other governmental entity.

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