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Technologyby StaffJuly 18, 2013

CleanFUEL USA propane chassis attains certification

The engine and fuel system may now be purchased and used in all 50 states and Canada for up to 33,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight ratio.

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Managementby StaffJuly 18, 2013

CATS breaks ground on light rail extension

Will double the length of the existing light rail system, create new development opportunities along the line, and significantly expand transit options for thousands of residents and students in the rapidly growing Charlotte region.

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Busby StaffJuly 18, 2013

16 transit systems awarded TSA ‘Gold Standard’ rating

Assessment includes a review of topics such as an agency's security plans, security training, drills/exercise programs, public outreach efforts and background check programs. Systems honored include N.Y. MTA, Boston’s MBTA and San Francisco’s BART.

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Busby StaffJuly 18, 2013

A-Z Bus Sales names new president

John Landherr brings over 20 years of experience in senior management roles most recently as president of Certified Aviation Services.

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Busby StaffJuly 18, 2013

REI debuts 2 new mobile surveillance DVRs

Each DVR is coupled with REI’s A.R.M.O.R. viewing software as well as an extruded aluminum chassis, fanless design and wireless capability.

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New Mobilityby StaffJuly 18, 2013

More transportation options can cut congestion, costs, report says

Increasing transit round-trip work commutes by four days (or eight trips) each month can reduce driving costs by 14 to 26%.

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Busby StaffJuly 17, 2013

Veolia wins NJ Transit contract renewal

The new Monmouth County Local Bus fixed-route service agreement is effective September 2013 and will run through September 2020.

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Managementby StaffJuly 17, 2013

Mo. woman may fight $100M streetcar plan in court

A downtown Kansas City business owner told the Missouri Court of Appeals that she is upset she now must charge her customers a one cent sales tax to pay for the downtown streetcar project. The city’s attorney argued that the deadline for challenges to the plan had passed.

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Railby StaffJuly 17, 2013

Six streetcars to be purchased for Detroit project

Whether the Buy America-compliant streetcars will be on-wire or off-wire is still being explored.

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Technologyby StaffJuly 17, 2013

BYD to supply Dutch all-electric buses

The 35 buses will enter service in July of 2014 and replace an ageing fleet of conventionally powered buses.

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