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News•by Staff•May 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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News•by Staff•May 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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News•by Staff•May 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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News•by Staff•May 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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News•by Staff•May 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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News•by Staff•May 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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News•by Staff•May 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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News•by Staff•May 4, 2011

Q-Straint launches new blog section

Q’Blog will feature articles that address key issues and other industry-related subjects, and serve those involved with transportation of passengers in wheelchairs.

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News•by Staff•May 3, 2011

Sun Tran GM honored for training efforts

The National Transit Institute recognized Mary McLain’s 26 years of service to public transit and commitment and dedication to the importance of training in the transit industry, with its 2011 Champions Award, at its Transit Trainers' Workshop held in Tampa, Fla. last month.

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News•by Staff•April 29, 2011

Houston Metro selects MV for paratransit services

Under the terms of the new four year agreement, will provide management, maintenance and operations for METROLift, which serves Houston and the surrounding areas.

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