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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 17, 2015

Meridian introduces Caleche convertible glass top Sprinter

The glass roof system replaces the factory structure, opens and retracts with the touch of a button and incorporates several safety features to prevent injury or damage to the system.

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Busby StaffMarch 17, 2015

New Flyer awarded big Las Vegas CNG bus contract

The contract includes a firm order for 35 XN40 and 20 XN60 Xcelsior buses, with an option for another 150 XN40 and 100 XN60 over the next five years. All buses are to be powered by CNG.

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Managementby StaffMarch 17, 2015

Seon names two new transit sales executives

Peter Aube will be responsible for driving sales activities within the northeast coast of the U.S., while Eric Fritz will be representing Seon’s transit sales division in the southeastern states.

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Managementby StaffMarch 17, 2015

FTA awards Fla. BRT project $26M grant

The 9.4-mile Jacksonville Transportation Authority's North Corridor line is the second segment of a five-phased First Coast Flyer BRT system planned for the area. It will connect to the first BRT line in downtown Jacksonville now under construction and extend north to Interstate 295.

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Managementby StaffMarch 13, 2015

Metrolink taps outgoing L.A. chief to lead agency

One of the nation's leading transit officials, Art Leahy served as CEO of L.A. Metro for six years. During that time, he guided implementation of one of the largest public works programs in U.S. history, securing billions in federal and state dollars to help finance construction of dozens of transit and highway projects.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 13, 2015

Trailways names new president/CEO

Ron Moore, Trailways’ chairman and the president of Iowa-based, Burlington Trailways, introduced Sheila D. Ryba at Trailways’ 79th annual stockholders meeting and conference in Palm Springs, March 8 to 11. She responded with her vision for Trailways' future growth on several fronts.

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Managementby StaffMarch 13, 2015

MBTA refund plan includes free fares, discounted passes

Commuters who paid for passes this winter and either got no service or disruptive services during snowstorms had said they should be fully compensated, but Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack said full reimbursement would have been too expensive.

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Railby StaffMarch 13, 2015

Alstom light rail vehicles enter service at OC Transpo

The Alstom Coradia Lint for Ottawa has a capacity of 260 passengers and is designed for enhanced passenger comfort and experience. The train also features a low-floor for easy access, spacious seating and aisles, large panoramic windows and on-board bicycle storage.

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Railby StaffMarch 12, 2015

2015 California Passenger Rail Summit to meet in Sacramento

Kickoff Reception is Tuesday, April 28th, with panel discussions following the next day April 29th. Speakers will discuss funding, development, and strategic approaches to the growth of passenger rail in the state.

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Security and Safetyby StaffMarch 12, 2015

Fare evader crackdown helps SEPTA cut subway crime

When "opportunistic thefts" began growing after cell phone service was introduced in the subways, transit police noticed that many thieves got into the subway without paying.

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