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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Sun Metro extends LNG contract with Clean Energy

The LNG is used directly to fuel certain buses as well as converted to CNG fuel, which is used to power the balance of the Sun Metro natural gas fleet that includes 144 natural gas buses, together with six diesel buses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2008

LaHood tapped to head Department of Transportation

He is retiring from the U.S. Congress after serving seven terms representing the 18th District of Illinois. He served on the House Appropriations Committee.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2008

APTA: Time for transportation policy with new vision

216 public transit systems identified more than 700 transit projects, totaling $12.2 billion, that could be initiated within 90 days of federal funding, to create and support 340,000 jobs in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2008

Calif. First Transit workers join Teamsters

The vote is the latest in an effort to organize private school bus and transit workers across the country.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2008

Oregon transit retains Paratransit Services

The new contract, which is in the process of being finalized, is expected to become effective in January 2009.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2008

American Bus Products to supply TTC with paratransit buses

The first "Friendly Bus" is expected to arrive in Toronto in early 2009, with regular deliveries to follow until the end of 2010 when the order of 110 buses will be fulfilled.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2008

Apollo Video to supply Nebraska transit system

RoadRunner system will enable transit officials to monitor video both inside and outside paratransit and fixed-route buses and view the speeds and routes of vehicles on an interactive map.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2008

Universities to develop accessible transit options

An important area of research will be the design of access and interiors for buses.

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ArticlesCover StoryDecember 1, 2008

Transportation's Green Future on Display at APTA EXPO

Previous EXPO themes of security took a back seat to issues such as fuel prices and global warming. Major evidence of this shift was the dominant presence of hybrid vehicles on the show floor, as well as other eco-friendly product offerings. Off the show floor, session topics focused on dealing with rising operational costs, federal reauthorization, public-private partnerships, customer service and sustainability.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2008

Tailored Programs Educate Public on Transit Options

Programs aimed at young children use field trips and visual effects-filled presentations to extol the benefits of using transportation, while others geared toward seniors use discussions and training to help them make the sometimes difficult transition from driving.

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