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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2011

Foundation helps enhance travel training programs

Group developed a grant initiative to benefit Centers for Independent Living and their Travel Training Programs.

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ProductsMay 18, 2011

Surveillance DVR

Radio Engineering Industries Inc. (REI) adds the SD40, a compact, lightweight, solid-state DVR to its family of BUS-WATCH digital video surveillance systems for mass transit systems and school buses.

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ProductsMay 18, 2011

Mobile DVRs

Angel Trax expanded its Hybrid Component Series mobile DVR line to include the new Hybrid Quest and Hybrid Vault. These DVRs feature wireless compatibility and instant system health checks, enabling fleet directors to gain enhanced insight into their operations.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2011

Report: Cities forced to look beyond fed funding for infrastructure projects

Denver, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Seattle and Salt Lake City cited as being particularly successful in moving projects forward, due largely to the willingness of local governments to pool resources and their ability to gain consensus on planning and spending strategies.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2011

Indiana bans texting while driving

Under the new law, effective July 1, violators face a maximum fine of $500. The law extends the state's current texting ban to all drivers. Drivers under 18 are also prohibited from all cell phone use.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2011

Alternative fuel use gaining traction in transit bus sector

Will represent more than 50 percent of the 64,000 total transit buses that will be delivered worldwide by 2015, up from 28 percent of total bus deliveries in 2010.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2011

Chicago Transit Authority appoints new president

Forrest Claypool replaces Richard Rodriguez, who joined the agency in March 2009. His first day with the agency will be May 16. His annual salary has been set by the Chicago Transit Board at $198,000.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2011

MV wins Ore. fixed-route, paratransit contract

Will provide management and operations for the 16 vehicle operation, including the installation of DriveCam fleet monitoring systems to ensure the highest safety standard. CAT will continue to provide maintenance for all vehicles.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2011

Pace unveils new ‘Connecting Communities’ tagline

Replacing "A Fresh Approach to Public Transportation," the new tagline reflects the agency’s continued implementation of new services that provide convenient, efficient connections for the 284 communities it serves.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2011

Veolia to install SmartDrive safety, eco-technology on fleet

The system uses video, audio and ECU-connected vehicle data sensors to detect and record risky driving maneuvers. It also enables drivers to instantly recognize fuel-wasting maneuvers with in-cab visual driver feedback.

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