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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2010

Web Extra: CTAA Expo covers funding, healthcare, green alternatives

The event, held in Long Beach, Calif., featured training sessions and workshops, a trade fair, special speakers and three conferences. Attendees got tips on Medicaid transportation, going green and winning at the polls.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2010

FTA seeks feedback for changes to funding criteria

Looking for ways to evaluate significant transit infrastructure investments by measuring cost-effectiveness, including broad public benefits such as economic development, land use and environmental impacts in the evaluation process.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2010

Vermont becomes the 27th state to ban texting while driving

The new law, effective June 1, imposes a $100 penalty for the first violation and a $250 penalty for repeat violations that occur within a two-year period. In addition, the law — which prohibits all cell phone use for drivers up to age 18 — imposes special penalties for such drivers if they are caught texting.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2010

TTA awards First Transit employee

Since 1993, Zamora has been active in the transportation industry. She began management of the BUS in 1998 and currently oversees 84 employees and the operations of 22 fixed-route buses and 11 paratransit buses.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

Initiative encourages women to pursue transportation careers

Will support the advancement of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through a strategic partnership between the U.S. DOT and the Women’s Transportation Seminar International.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

D.C. Metro requests funding from feds for safety

GM Richard Sarles reiterated the transit agency's request for $150 million in fiscal year 2011.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

Ariz.’s Yuma County may shut down transit system

The Yuma MPO voted to end its transit and paratransit systems effective June 30, due to the loss of revenue sources from state lottery money and federal and local funding.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2010

Propane-fueled van introduced at APTA conference

The 15-passenger van comes in a paratransit configuration and qualifies as a super-ultra-low-emission vehicle (SULEV II), which means, on average, 90 percent cleaner than the average new model-year vehicle.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2010

Travel Trainer group to meet in Baltimore

The provision of travel training/travel instruction is one part of the array of services that comprise a broader “mobility management” plan.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2010

First Transit wins Reno paratransit contract

First Transit will begin management of the $30.4 million contract on July 1. First Student has provided fixed route service in Reno since 1978.

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