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Articles•May 2, 2016

2016 Bus Maintenance Survey: Shops Still Dealing with Electrical Learning Curve

With electric bus usage and the adaptation of electric cooling fans continuing to grow, maintenance departments around the nation are working hard to find ways to both address issues and provide specialized training for their staff.   

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News•by Staff•April 30, 2016

Melaniphy resigns as head of APTA

To assure a smooth transition, the Board of Directors has appointed APTA VP – Member Services Richard A. White as acting president/CEO of APTA.

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News•by Staff•April 26, 2016

Cincinnati Metro marks one-year sustainability anniversary

Several of Metro’s employees were to participate in a two-year FTA training program designed to provide transit organizations with tools to help them manage their environmental impact.

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News•by Staff•April 25, 2016

Adams to lead Greensboro Transit Authority

Responsibilities for Bruce D. Adams will include monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of contractor-provided transit services serving 4.3 million annual passenger trips and the operation of the J. Douglas Galyon Depot transportation hub.

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News•by Staff•April 22, 2016

Delaware Express attends U.S. DOT’s Earth Day Fair in MCI J4500

With nearly zero emissions and generous hip-to-leg room for 56 passengers, Delaware Express removes more than 50 cars from the road.

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News•by Staff•April 22, 2016

APTA: Public transportation users save $9,312 annually

APTA releases its monthly Transit Savings 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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News•by Staff•April 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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News•by Staff•April 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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News•by Staff•April 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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News•by Staff•April 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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