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Managementby StaffMay 13, 2014

China mulls building high-speed train to U.S.

The project — known as the "China-Russia-Canada-America" line — would run for 8,000 miles. The entire trip would take two days, with the train traveling at an average of 220 mph, the report said.

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Busby StaffMay 13, 2014

NJ Transit may begin selling online ads to private firms

The two-year trial program would culminate in a report examining whether the ads brought in enough money to make them worth the state’s effort.

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Busby StaffMay 13, 2014

Veolia retains California fixed-route contract

Will operate bus service for Sonoma County Transit for two more years. The contractor has operated bus service in Sonoma County for 20 years.

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Busby StaffMay 13, 2014

New Colo. BRT route to provide better job access

Fort Collins, Colo.-based Transfort’s MAX route serves 12 new stations along the Mason Corridor, where roughly 60% of all Fort Collins jobs are located. FTA funded $69.5 million, or 80%, of the total $87 million project.

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Busby StaffMay 13, 2014

New Flyer receives 45 CNG bus order

Since 1991, the company has delivered over 1,100 buses for Vancouver's TransLink, ranging from high-floor to low-floor models, including its recent Xcelsior model.

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Motorcoachby StaffMay 13, 2014

Greyhound celebrating 100 years

In 2007, Greyhound became a division of FirstGroup, one of the top transport companies in the UK and North America.

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Railby StaffMay 13, 2014

San Francisco Muni crime down 30%

The reduction of crime onboard Muni follows the partnership announced by Mayor Edwin M. Lee, the SFMTA and the SFPD in November of last year to deploy more officers on the system to increase overall security.

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Busby StaffMay 13, 2014

33 University Transportation Centers receive $62M

Work with regional, state, and local transportation agencies to help find solutions to challenges that directly impact their communities.

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Paratransitby StaffMay 12, 2014

Video shows transit hazards for Texas riders with disabilities

Some have trouble boarding VIA Metropolitan Transit buses and have suffered falls resulting in injuries. The buses and their ramps meet ADA standards, but many of the bus stops are not built to accommodate bus ramps, which causes riders to navigate steep climbs.

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Paratransitby StaffMay 12, 2014

N.J. advocate appeals for curb-to-curb service

Says the service is necessary because existing township, county and private services are not adequately meeting the needs of seniors and people with disabilities in the community.

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