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News•by Staff•March 18, 2011

NTSB to change 'Most Wanted' program

The new Board Order stipulates that future lists would be limited to a maximum of 10 issue areas, each supported by recommendations, and that the formerly separate state and federal Most Wanted Lists be combined into a single, comprehensive list.

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News•by Staff•March 16, 2011

Transit agencies' money requests rebuffed by Congress

Officials from more than 30 transit agencies converged on Washington this week to tell Congress that they don't have the money to keep up with demands for service, which is rising due to gas price hikes.

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News•by Staff•March 15, 2011

National Transit Institute seeks course facilitator

Accepting proposals from qualified professionals to facilitate its three-day Public Involvement in Transportation Decision Making course. The course aims to give transit agencies, planners, transportation specialists, communication professionals and others practical strategies, examples, and tools to address new and existing public involvement efforts in their communities.

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News•by Staff•March 10, 2011

FMCSA fines Houston operator for ADA violations

Omnibus Express was found in violation of passenger carrier accessibility requirements under the ADA Act and was fined $55,000.

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News•by Staff•March 8, 2011

TriMet selects new safety and security chief

Harry Saporta has worked on most major transit projects around the world. Most recently, he worked in Abu Dhabi as lead of the Surface Transport Safety and Security Project for all modes of surface transportation for the Emirate’s Department of Transport.

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News•by Staff•March 8, 2011

First Transit names Texas GM of the year

Brad Underwood currently holds the position of executive director for the Texoma Area Paratransit System. This recognition is given based on an individual's outstanding contributions to the public transportation industry.

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Products•March 7, 2011

Fire Suppression System

FIRETRACE systems provide stand-alone automatic fire detection and suppression for bus and coach engine compartments, generators, electrical systems and heaters.

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Products•March 7, 2011

Fleet Management Solution

The vMax Commander software helps transportation authorities lower the administration requirements of managing the onboard video and telematics data from their fleet, and increases operational efficiency by giving fleet managers the ability to acquire critical data quickly and easily.

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Products•March 7, 2011

Wheelchair Lifts

Next-generation Ricon Corp. S-Series and K-Series wheelchair lifts offer the security of the Ricon Safety Zone and advanced engineering that delivers reliable, low-maintenance performance for all transportation vehicles.

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News•by Staff•March 7, 2011

WTS honors Valley Metro Executive Director

Dave Boggs was named the 2010 Womens’ Transportation Seminar Metropolitan Phoenix Chapter Member of the Year at the annual awards and scholarship ceremony. For more than nine years, Boggs has supported the chapter and participated in the mentorship program.

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