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Busby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Spheros acquires ACC Climate Control

Full business operations of ACC are to be continued with its existing production plants and a workforce of 140 employees.

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Railby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Calif. rail extension enters environmental study phase

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority are initiating an environmental study for the proposed construction of an approximately six-mile extension of BART from the now under-construction Berryessa BART Station in San Jose to Santa Clara. The project is planned to include four stations: the Alum Rock, Downtown San Jose, Diridon and Santa Clara Stations.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Obama proposes $94.7B U.S. DOT budget

Includes a six-year $478 billion surface transportation reauthorization proposal that would improve America’s highways, ports and transit networks. 

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Managementby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Greater Dayton RTA lauded for wellness program

Some of the efforts of the HEARTA program include a fitness center, exercise classes, bio-metric screenings, weight management programs, heart healthy walking and more. The agency’s executive team leads by example, with 100% participation.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Calif.'s Torrance Transit marks 75 years

Agency unveiled commemorative TAP cards, the regional smart card system launched by L.A. Metro.

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Paratransitby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

S.F. State shuttles better accommodate wheelchair users

The fleet replaces older, smaller vehicles that featured lifts that took up to 20 minutes to load the passenger due to their design.

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Busby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

Long Beach Transit to launch TAP payment card

As of Sunday, Long Beach Transit riders can no longer purchase most paper bus passes or use pennies to pay for fares.

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Busby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

Mother wants UConn to ban student bus drivers

A UConn spokesperson defended the use of student drivers, saying they undergo at least 30 hours of training and must get a commercial driver’s license.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

All-New Fleet Technology Expo Set for August

FTX is for all fleet types that are looking for ways to improve operational efficiencies. Educational sessions will cover topics ranging from how to turn telematics reports into actionable data to alternative-fuel topics, and ways other software, strategies and equipment can help a fleet streamline operations.

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Busby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

ProFusion introduces Meta Flor for buses

Meta Flor options include all smooth, or smooth/rib full width one-piece construction. The Meta Flor system is suited for all types of bus applications.

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