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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2016

Megabus to plant 10K trees to mark milestone

To celebrate its 10th anniversary of sustainable travel, Megabus partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant the trees along routes and on college campuses throughout the country over the next year.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2016

N.Y. MTA cancels APTA membership

Chairman/CEO Thomas Prendergast summarized the key reasons behind MTA's decision in a seven-page letter.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2016

IMG, U. of Vermont team to spread awareness of motorcoach travel

Working with the university's Certification for Sustainable Transportation Program, IMG operators will help spread awareness of responsible, efficient travel options for passengers.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2016

SARTA, Ohio State unveil the first of 10 hydrogen fuel-cell buses

Under the terms of an agreement between SARTA and the Ohio State University, the new bus will be operated by the university's Department of Transportation and Traffic Management as part of the Campus Area Bus Service for the next 12 months.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2016

'Transportation Women Tell Their Stories' of advancement, despite obstacles

BART GM Crunican and former MassDOT and MBTA board member Liz Levin, were joined by former U.S. DOT Secretary Mary Peters and former Houston Metro CEO Shirley DeLibero to discuss how they advanced in the transportation industry, despite great personal and professional obstacles. 

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2016

Largest-ever transit data comparison tool unveiled

AllTransit aggregates information from over 543,000 transit stops, 800 transit agencies and 15,000 routes nationwide to help communities build smarter, more equitable transit systems.

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Videosby StaffApril 20, 2016

What is TDM? Shaping A New Era of Transportation Options

Mobility Lab spoke with industry leaders about transportation demand management, or TDM, and why it's a successful transit system.By providing access to more efficient modes of transportation, agencies can limit the disruption caused by closures or events.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2016

New Flyer debuts first 60-foot hydrogen fuel-cell bus

The bus will be operated in revenue service by AC Transit for 22 months following the completion of a comprehensive evaluation at the FTA’s Altoona test facility.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2016

LA Metro, SEPTA among FTA 'Low-No' grant awardees

In all, seven transit providers in five states will receive a share of $22.5 million toward transit buses and related facilities that utilize battery-electric, fuel cell, and other innovative technologies to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2016

New Orleans expands bus, streetcar service

Planners focused on the Central Business District, Tulane and Loyola universities Uptown and the University of New Orleans on the Lakefront, which are seen as major employment hubs and major destinations, such as for students.

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