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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

Ore. nonprofit shuttle focuses on riders, volunteers

The neighborhood service, which gives free rides on weekends to senior citizens and people with disabilities, provides a 15-person shuttle that runs specific routes on weekends and a neighbor-to-neighbor service that pairs drivers with riders.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

Fla. resumes transit service following tropical storm

Broward County, which includes Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, was hit with winds gusting upwards of 35 mph and heavy rain both Saturday and Sunday.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

Md. senior transportation program adds bus

With only two part-time staff members, the Ride Partners team relies heavily on volunteers and provided approximately 9,000 trips last year.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

N.Y. MTA submits $65M claim for Irene storm losses

FEMA has so far approved a total of 59 project worksheets systemwide totaling $28M from losses due to flood and wind damage to the regional transit infrastructure related to Tropical Storm Irene, which hit the region on August 28, 2011.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

Lightning Hybrids to host BusCon Ride Along

Will showcase company's hydraulic hybrid shuttle bus featuring 40% improvement in fuel economy made possible by regenerative braking energy technology.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

FAAC to showcase cutting edge bus simulator

To demo MB-2000 Bus Simulator in BusCon’s exhibit hall September 11 to 12, 2012. The MB-2000 features a variety of visual display options designed to closely replicate the driving environment for training purposes.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2012

CapMetro implements new labor structure

Following a competitive procurement process, McDonald Transit was selected to assume responsibility for the fixed-route bus operations and maintenance, formerly provided by StarTran Inc. MV Transportation was selected to assume the MetroAccess operations.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserAugust 17, 2012

Paratransit Survey: Customer Service a Growing Concern

Survey showed demand down slightly from last year, but still high, with nearly two-thirds seeing an increase. More operators reported customer expectations and behavior as hurdles to providing good service. Scheduling software comes in handy and travel training saw a slight bump.

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ArticlesAugust 17, 2012

Starcraft Brings Back, Updates Allstar XL

The company’s newest vehicle will be introduced at BusCon in September of this year.

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ArticlesAugust 17, 2012

8 Essentials of MAP-21

In July, Congress passed a new two-year bill – MAP-21. Highlights contained include an expanded TIFIA program as well as streamlined New Starts and project delivery processes.

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