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Managementby StaffAugust 20, 2013

W. Va. transit funds at risk due to 'urbanized area' designation

Local leaders are struggling to find a way to come up with the difference so that services can be maintained. One local official said a transportation levy may be a possible solution.

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Technologyby StaffAugust 20, 2013

Pierce Transit is first bus system to switch to renewable natural gas

Natural gas from a local landfill is fueling 143 buses that had been powered by fossil natural gas.

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Railby StaffAugust 20, 2013

Chatham Area Transit proposes tax allocation district to fund streetcar

This resource is projected to generate anywhere from $36.7 million to $84.5 million in revenue, which the transit agency proposes $16 million of those funds be earmarked for the streetcar project.

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 20, 2013

New BusCon commercial touts networking reception

Will offer a robust educational program with more education taking place on more days than in previous years.

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Railby StaffAugust 20, 2013

Utah opens light rail extension

The Draper Light Rail Project, a 3.8-mile extension, created approximately 2,000 jobs during construction, according to the agency.

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Busby StaffAugust 20, 2013

L.A. unveils late-night trolley service

The city of West Hollywood’s PickUp line will travel a four-mile loop and stop outside nightclubs, restaurants and bars with two Freightliner All American Classic Trolleys. The service was created to reduce traffic congestion and drunk driving.

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 20, 2013

Keolis names new COO

Stephen W. Shaw has 34 years of experience in the transportation industry with extensive experience in managing and directing operations. He began his career in his family’s business, Shaw Bus Service, operating school buses and motorcoaches in Baltimore.

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Busby StaffAugust 20, 2013

Fla.'s HART introduces real-time bus app

Partnered with the Center for Urban Transportation at the University of South Florida, where the software was developed with funding from the National Center for Transit Research.

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Busby StaffAugust 19, 2013

U. of Ala., Tuscaloosa adds bus route

The new route was built through a partnership between the campus transit system and Tuscaloosa Transit.

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Busby StaffAugust 19, 2013

Kansas university unveils shuttle service

Wichita State University contracted with Overland Charters to provide students, faculty, staff and visitors with a free shuttle bus service. Buses will run on weekdays when classes are in session.

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