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Busby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

EPV introduces new commuter bus at UMA

The ECOCoach features a stainless steel chassis, with compressed natural gas now the standard fuel offering, using a Cummins ISL-G engine. A traditional diesel option will be available in Q3 2014.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

MCI unveils vehicle enhancements at UMA

The newest J4500 features 2013-EPA engines for more fuel economy and a redesigned parcel rack for more passenger headroom. The Setra S 417 now offers an optional second door and club corner lounge seating, as well as front collision guard, cornering lights and rain/light sensors.

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Busby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

New Miss. State transit system in full swing

Is an expansion of an earlier shuttle system that primarily was focused on the Mississippi State campus.

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Busby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

University campuses lead way in reducing driving

New report describes how universities are improving their communities by providing a wider range of transportation choices, including buses, biking and various types of vehicle-sharing.

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Busby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

Rutgers U., mayor talk transit changes at meeting

Shared information about a future BRT route and a campaign to encourage bicycling for students. Meanwhile, New Jersey Public Interest Research Group recommended free transit services, programs to promote bicycle use, and car sharing initiatives.

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New Mobilityby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

Tufts U. forms 'Transportation Working Group'

Will assess and ensure the efficiency of transportation on the university's three campuses.

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New Mobilityby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

Bomb threat phoned in at Ok. State U.

Both the multimodal and parking garage were opened later in the day after both the University Police and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol bomb didn't find anything suspicious during a sweep of the building.

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Busby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

Florida transit approves Polytechnic U. bus plan

Lakeland Area Mass Transit District may provide a bus to the new Florida Polytechnic University to take students from the school's campus to downtown Lakeland and Auburndale. The university is expected to open in the fall.

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Paratransitby StaffFebruary 13, 2014

Mich. voters support tax hike for transit improvements

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority survey finds that nearly 65% of area voters said they are likely to support a property tax increase to pay for new and improved services.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 13, 2014

Chicago Transit reinstates 2nd chance program

The railcar servicer apprentice program provides employment opportunities for ex-offenders, people completing substance-abuse programs, victims of spousal abuse and others.

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