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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2015

FAST Act legislation to spur transportation infrastructure improvements

Authorizes $305 billion in funding for federal surface transportation programs for fiscal year (FY) 2016 through FY 2020 with funding for 2016 at $58.2 billion, which is $3.6 billion or 6.6% above 2015 levels.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2015

Minorities more likely to be cited by Metro Transit police for fare evasion, study says

Immediate actions being taken to address these disparities include, impartial policing classes, disabilities training, examining best practices and diversifying the police department.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2015

U. Nebraska-Omaha expands Metro Transit ridership program

The expansion of UNO’s popular MavRide program will provide bus access to more than 15,000 students and more than 3,000 faculty and staff.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2015

Senate votes to make transit benefit receive permanent parity with parking benefit

Additionally, the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit is also renewed for two years (2015-2016) by the Senate.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2015

REV Group announces new logo, website for Goshen Coach

New logo, which is reflective of changes to manufacturing process and the quality of buses, embodies the stronger image and performance the company aims to achieve in the marketplace, accordind to officials.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2015

Uber piloting 'bus-like' commuter service

Users will be paired with a driver and other commuters going in the same direction, and then be directed to a pick-up location.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2015

Utah Transit making 6,000 bus stops ADA compliant

Is currently working on making every single bus stop from Payson to Brigham City compliant, and they're taking on several projects each year to meet the goal.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2015

RIPTA board votes to end free bus passes for elderly, disabled

The RIPTA board voted unanimously to begin charging holders of passes for elderly and disabled — who now ride free — 50 cents per ride starting July 1.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2015

MIT Automobile Inc.'s Maxima lifts ALI certified

The four new mobile column lift models are the ML-4030BC, 66,000 lb. capacity, ML-6045BC, 99,000 lb. capacity, ML-4034BC, 74,000 Lb. capacity and the ML-6051BC 111,000 lb. capacity.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2015

Denver RTD enters contract negotiations with Interim GM Dave Genova

He has served as the interim GM/CEO for RTD since April. He has been with RTD for more than 21 years, serving as the assistant GM, safety, security and facilities, for the past eight years.

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