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Managementby StaffJune 4, 2013

Luminator-TwinVision open new repair, service facility

The “state of the art” facility is FAA-certified and has been awarded one of the highest quality standards: AS9100 REVC.

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Busby StaffJune 4, 2013

First Transit N.C. contract extended

Manages the daily operations of Columbus County Transportation, maintains its fleet of 17 vehicles and employs the staff, which includes 16 drivers.

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Motorcoachby StaffJune 4, 2013

FMCSA shuts down S.C., Kansas operators

Destiny Tours falsified an inspection document and failed to regularly inspect, repair or maintain its single motorcoach as required by federal safety regulations. Meanwhile, following a passenger fatality, an inspection of the vehicle involved found that Kansas-based Midnight Express realigned seating, blocking all four emergency exit windows.

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Motorcoachby StaffJune 3, 2013

UMA partners for pre-employment screening program

Using methodology that is unique, predictive, legally defensible and proven over time, Scheig Associates' Motor Coach Works Hiring & Performance System is a three-phase system consisting of an online pre-employment assessment, behaviorally based interview questions and a performance evaluation.

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Busby StaffJune 3, 2013

Milwaukee County Transit names new managing director

Throughout his career, Mike Giugno has placed a priority on security. He led efforts to meet established Homeland Security requirements for transit systems, while working to enhance on-bus security programs.

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Technologyby StaffJune 3, 2013

Fed agencies progress toward energy, sustainability goals

Directed to reduce their carbon pollution, increase renewable energy use, and meet energy and water efficiency goals.

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Busby StaffJune 3, 2013

Cincinnati's Metro breaks ground on new transit district

Construction will begin soon; completion is expected by late 2013 or early 2014.

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Busby StaffJune 3, 2013

Lane Transit raising U. of Oregon student fees

The students’ bus privilege is paid for through student fees that they pay along with their tuition to the university.

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Busby StaffJune 3, 2013

Hill Intl. to manage construction for NJ Transit

The three-year contract has an estimated value of $3.5 million.

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Busby StaffJune 3, 2013

Longtime U. of Minn. transportation dir. to retire

During his 23 years as head of parking and transportation services, Bob W. Baker expanded parking space on campus by 50%, started the U-Pass program and advocated for the university’s interests in the Central Corridor light rail line’s intersection of campus.

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