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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

U of Ariz. launches bike share program

Students, staff and faculty are eligible to use the bicycles free of charge. The 10 bicycles are comfort style designed, single speed cruiser bikes with dual pivot hand brakes.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2009

UC Irvine launches bike-sharing program

Membership costs $40 annually and is available to students, faculty and staff with a valid UCI identification card.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2009

CTA awards vending, parking contracts

Agency awards Coca Cola and Central Parking Systems new contracts, which will generate approximately $283,000 and $1 million respectively.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2009

METRO Briefs

FTA approves Hawaii rail. Parking garage availability drives transit. Gov. Corzine considers gas tax increase for transportation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2009

U. Nebraska to curb parking violations, collect fines

Parking Services began applying wheel locks to the vehicles of individuals who have unpaid citations. The wheel locks, commonly known as "boots," can be applied to any vehicle with any unpaid citation that is older than 30 days.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2009

D.C. Metro police patrol garages with 3-wheeled vehicles

Two new, motorized T3 vehicles will be used to patrol large areas, such as multi-level parking garages, to help deter auto thefts and thefts from autos, some of the most common types of crimes committed on Metro property. T3s are electric, three-wheeled vehicles that are driven by a police officer who stands between the rear wheels.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2009

Ratp Dev acquires 2 bus companies

Additionally, Ratp Dev has created a dedicated American subsidiary, Ratp Dev USA, to ensure a successful setup and development of its business in the U.S. The objective is to become a major player in all segments of public transportation, including rail.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2009

Idaho launches new mobility Website

The new site offers visitors information about and opportunities to participate in the design and management of Idaho's evolving efforts to move people using a mix of transportation modes.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2009

Valley Metro helps commuters cut down on GHGs

The agency’s free, online “ShareTheRide” system helps commuters figure out how much pollution their vehicle or mode of travel will generate, and choose an alternative with a lighter carbon footprint.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2009

APTA: PT saves individuals $9,137 annually

Transit riders can save, on average, $761 per month, according to this month's report. The savings amount is based on the cost of the national averages for parking and driving, as well as the July 9 national average gas price of $2.58 per gallon for self-serve regular gasoline, as reported by AAA.

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