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East Coast transit agencies brace for storm, urge customers to stay home

Snow may fall at a rate of up to 4 inches per hour and visibility may be reduced to zero, according to a statement released by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's office.

Radio encryption blamed for failure in deadly D.C. tunnel incident

The failure of D.C.'s Fire and EMS radios inside the tunnels appeared to be a major flaw, but Metro now says there was nothing wrong with its radio antennas or repeaters in the underground station and tunnels. An initial report from D.C. Fire and EMS said Metro was notified about problems with the radios four days earlier

ABC features new coaches, partnerships and future plans at UMA Expo

On the show floor in New Orleans, ABC featured the latest versions of its TDX double-deck coach and plans for a smaller version of its popular CX coach, as well as its partnerships with New Flyer and Ameritrans.

Hampton Roads to rebuild buses, buy vintage trolleys

The 28 existing buses will be sent to a Tavares, Fla.-based Coach Crafters, where numerous components will be replaced including engines, transmissions, seats, air springs, doors and heating and air conditioning systems.

MCI showcases J4500, Setra S 417 at UMA Expo

Company execs also discuss current areas of focus and announce sponsorship of the new eRating.Org Driver of the Month Award in conjunction with the Certification for Sustainable Transportation at the University of Vermont.

Impulse signs distribution agreement for cable fault, theft system

The LiveWire Mantis™ Monitoring System uses Spread Spectrum Time Domain Reflectometry technology to see into the cable environment without any interference to the electrical circuit.

Transit key to luring Fortune 500 co. to Tampa, CEO says

In addition to bringing in jobs, the city must invest in light rail infrastructure, the head of a global company said of the need to lure large companies.

METRO names Brown Coach Operator of the Year

Together,Robert and Stephen Brown have built Brown Coach, and its affiliate Upstate Transit of Saratoga LLC, which the brothers purchased in 2005, into a fleet of 49 vehicles, providing charter, commuter and tour services, focusing primarily on the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canadian provinces.

Chicago launches multi-year, multi-agency ad campaign

The transit agencies’ “Ride On” campaign highlights the benefits and convenience of riding public transit in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties — juxtaposed against the challenges drivers face in the more than eight-million resident region.

ABC delivers Van Hool CX, TX coaches