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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

NTSB to host family assistance conference

Event will offer perspectives on lessons learned in providing family assistance following transportation accidents in an international context.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2011

APTA members predict layoffs, overseas investment without reauthorization

Eighty percent of private sector businesses indicated that the level of federal investment in public transportation has a large influence on business revenue. Survey also showed that if federal surface transportation authorization is further delayed, 84 percent of respondents predict revenue losses, 50 percent may need to lay off employees and 49 percent may implement hiring freezes.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2011

U.S. DOT updates disadvantaged business program

New rulemaking will require greater accountability from state and local transportation agencies for including disadvantaged businesses in their spending plans. Also adds provisions to ensure that prime contractors fulfill commitments to use DBE subcontractors, and requires all states to accept DBE certifications obtained in other states, unless the state finds good cause not to accept it.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2011

Atlanta looks to form regional transit agency

The city’s mayor and other local leaders are pushing the legislature to form a regional mass transit agency to act as an umbrella over the multiple systems.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

National Transit Institute seeks training proposals

Looking to revise four multi-day courses to be offered to new professionals and those who are currently engaged in federally funded procurement. The deadline for completed proposals is March 8.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2011

Tulsa Transit adds low floor vehicles

The 35 low floor vehicles will upgrade the majority of the agency’s fleet. The vehicles use drawbridge ramps instead of hydraulic lifts, allowing for easier access.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2011

SmartDrive to equip Ride Right with safety program

Uses in-vehicle recorders to capture detailed video and vehicle data during sudden stops, swerves, collisions and other events. Captured data is sent to professional safety reviewers who evaluate the events. Fleet managers then use these results to improve fleet performance and overall driving safety.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2011

Mass.’ Elder Bus seeing increased ridership

Recently received a $39,000 federal grant to add a mid-day shuttle, which will likely increase ridership by 15 percent in 2011.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2011

NTSB chief to speak at TRB Annual Meeting

Deborah A. P. Hersman, who is expected to share her perspective on transportation safety for all modes, is the twelfth Chairman of the NTSB, an independent federal agency charged with determining the probable cause of transportation accidents, promoting safety, and assisting victims of transportation accidents and their families.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2011

MV names new president of Western ops

John Siragusa has been at MV Transportation for 18 years, most recently serving as VP of Operations for the Company’s Western region. In his new role, he will oversee MV’s team of regionally based vice presidents and support personnel.

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