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Motorcoachby StaffJune 27, 2014

New MCI J4500, smart-sized fleet, keeps Thielen Coaches going strong

The coach has a number of standard safety systems, including Electronic Stability Control; Smart Wave tire-pressure monitoring; and an Amerex fire detection & suppression system.

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Busby StaffJune 27, 2014

A surprising number of bank robbers use mass transit for their 'getaway'

Just yesterday a man (allegedly) robbed $500 from a bank in metro Philadelphia only to get apprehended on a SEPTA bus.

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Managementby StaffJune 27, 2014

Construction on M-1 rail project to begin next month

Meanwhile, M-1 officials say they are down to two streetcar vendors and should be receiving proposals for “the best and final” offers in the next few weeks.

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Managementby StaffJune 26, 2014

L.A. Metro approves station to connect rail to airport

The $200 million station would connect Metro's Crenshaw Line, now being built, to a proposed aerial, monorail-like system that will carry passengers to their terminals.

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Managementby StaffJune 26, 2014

N.Y. MTA eyeing video surveillance for all subway cars

A former FBI agent and president of security system company said it would cost tens of millions of dollars to install the right cameras in all 6,000 cars, but would be worthwhile.

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Busby StaffJune 26, 2014

Tucson's Sun Tran unveils new CNG bus fleet

The new Gillig buses are low-floor, offering ramps and kneeling features for the convenient boarding of passengers with disabilities, as well as an on-board camera system for added passenger safety.

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Paratransitby StaffJune 26, 2014

Utah Transit Authority honored as nation's best transit system

The agency has previously been honored by APTA in 1986, 1996 and 2002.

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Managementby StaffJune 26, 2014

Texas high-speed rail project to begin eco-studies

The rail proposed by the Texas Central High-Speed Railway would transport passengers from Dallas to Houston in about 90 minutes.

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Paratransitby StaffJune 26, 2014

Hampton Roads launches site to improve commute options

Residents can share their ideas, criticisms and other thoughts at the Connect Hampton Roads website, which goes live on Thursday.

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Busby StaffJune 24, 2014

Downtown Chicago BRT pushed back until 2015

According to transportation officials, it's taking "longer than expected to complete the design" of the project and consult with building owners and stakeholders.

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