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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2010

S.F. MTA unveils 100th transit shelter

Some of the new transit shelters will use third-generation organic-dye-based photovoltaic solar film to power the shelter lights and information systems. The structures of the new shelters use steel with high-recycled content as well as energy-efficient LEDs.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 14, 2010

BusCon 2010 at Chicago's Navy Pier

A look back at some of BusCon 2010's moments.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2010

Commuter benefit extension passes Senate

The House still has to approve a companion bill before President Obama can sign the $848 billion tax cut package, along with the commuter tax break, into law.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2010

Study: Increasing competition among transportation modes could cut oil consumption

The report analyzed the specific effect on oil demand from telecommuting, bus rapid transit, transit competition, improved transportation technology, vouchers and other policies. The group also recommended implementation strategies to maximize oil savings.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2010

N.J. Transit prepared for extreme weather conditions

Preparations include having two jet-engine-powered snow blowers available to remove ice and snow from tracks and critical switching areas of its rail operations.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2010

APTA: PT users save $9,581 monthly

APTA releases the monthly report to examine how an individual in a two-person household can save money by taking public transportation and living with one less car.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2010

Feds propose new rear visibility regs

The proposal, issued by the NHTSA, would expand the required field of view for all passenger cars, pickup trucks, minivans, buses and low-speed vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 10,000 pounds, so that drivers can see directly behind the vehicle when the vehicle's transmission is in reverse.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2010

Trapeze to equip Maryland Transit office

The agency’s operations management software enables employee sign ups, dispatching of daily activities, timekeeping, yard management and workforce management.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2010

Fraud Found in Chicago Senior Free Ride Program

The Regional Transit Authority discovered that many cards were still being used after the person to whom the card was issued had died. People also are abusing the program by improperly using cards issued to other seniors or to low-income disabled individuals.

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ProductsNovember 30, 2010

Rugged Notebook

The new Algiz XRW rugged notebook is a rugged laptop with a 10.1-inch widescreen featuring sunlight-readable MaxView screen technology, and a 2 GHz Intel Atom processor.

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