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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2011

APTA: Transit users save $9K yearly

Despite high gas prices and a slow economy Americans who ride public transportation save, on average, $9,968 annually and $831 per month, based on the July 14, 2011 average national gas price of $3.66 per gallon.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2011

King County Metro, partners expand transit promotion program

Bringing the “In Motion” program to five Seattle-area neighborhoods this summer to help residents increase their use of travel options, such as walking, cycling, riding the bus or water taxi, and sharing rides. People who pledge to drive less can earn rewards, including free ride tickets for King County Metro and Sound Transit, and items, discounts, and gift cards donated by local businesses.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2011

Northern Ariz. U. to charge carless students parking fees

This fall, even students who walk, ride bicycles or are dropped off at the campus will be required to pay a $30-per-semester "transportation fee." The funds will support the campus shuttle system. Ridership has outpaced current parking permit revenues.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2011

Chicago Transit official pushes for more bus shelter technology

Transportation Commissioner Gabe Klein is calling for installing video screens in Chicago’s 2,200 lighted bus shelters. The technology would feature Bus Tracker information, car- and bike-sharing inventory and how long it would take to walk to popular destinations.

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ArticlesJune 16, 2011

Contractors Go High Tech to Boost Transit Operation Efficiency, Productivity

Contracting out transit services are not only a cost-savings solution, but also a way to maximize the efficiency and productivity of transit operations through the use of technology and innovative operational practices.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2011

Georgia university students to pay fee for shuttle system

The $20 parking fee for Kennesaw State University was expected to be approved at a recent Board of Regents meeting; however, final approval was made back in November by the university's Student Fee Committee.

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ProductsMay 18, 2011

Fleet software

ZoomSafer's new software service helps fleet operators and risk managers measure and manage employee use of mobile phones while driving, regardless of the type of phone used. FleetSafer Vision is a driver behavior modification solution that can support any type of phone and requires no on-device software.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2011

D.C. unveils first wheelchair-accessible taxi service

Each of the 20 vans operated by Royal Cab and Yellow Cab of D.C. features a special back-door ramp and hooks to secure a wheelchair or electric scooter.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2011

Bombardier unveils ‘Last Mile Diesel’ AC locomotive

Premiered its TRAXX AC locomotive with a supplementary diesel motor at this year’s Transport Logistic trade fair, taking place in Munich, Germany from May 10 to 13. The technology eliminates the need to change locomotives in shunting areas of a rail network.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2011

U. of Wis. - Milwaukee adds rideshare service

Zimride, an online ridesharing social network, will be available to the campus community free of charge. The University Housing and Parking & Transit departments will fund the program.

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