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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 4, 2013

Service demand spikes for Fung Wah competitors

Weekend passengers aiming to travel to Manhattan endured long lines waiting to book tickets on competitor bus services, with many selling out.

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Busby StaffMarch 4, 2013

UT Survey: Bus replacement tops university transit budget wish lists

Operators are not only hoping to replace aging buses and vanpool vehicles, they are also looking for support for bicycle programs, electric vehicle charging stations and dispatch/demand-response software.

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Busby StaffMarch 4, 2013

U. of Ark students: Transportation, parking an issue

The past few years have brought restrictions on parking in and around the university area. More than 86% of the 2,713 respondents said they have a vehicle in Fayetteville and 83% stated they use their cars as their primary means of transportation.

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Busby StaffMarch 4, 2013

U. of Delaware to add bus services, bike racks

A survey, which was sent out last fall to the university faculty and one-third of the undergrad students, was used to determine which changes need to be made to the campus’s parking and transportation systems.

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Busby StaffMarch 1, 2013

L.A. Metro extends CEO Leahy's contract

The two-year contract extension is added to a previous four-year contract entered into in April 2009 between Metro and Leahy.

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Busby StaffMarch 1, 2013

TTC unveils commitment to 2013 improvements

Launched its first-ever Customer Charter, committing the agency to a focus on five themes: cleanliness, better information, improved responsiveness, more accessible and modern, and the renewal of vehicles.

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Railby StaffMarch 1, 2013

San Diego’s SPRINTER rail celebrates 5 years

Launched in 2008, the SPRINTER has become the backbone of east/west public transit in North County, serving 15 stations along a 22-mile route from Escondido to Oceanside. The rail line has seen record-breaking ridership in recent months, with averages of over 10,000 passengers per weekday.

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Railby StaffMarch 1, 2013

D.C. DOT unveils redesigned streetcar site

In addition to a new design, the site features up to date information on current and future lines, construction impacts and an interactive event calendar.

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Railby StaffMarch 1, 2013

Metro Gold Line awards final contract

The $48.7 million contract is for final design and construction of parking facilities for the future Gold Line stations, as well as enhancements at and around the stations to improve intermodal connectivity for train riders arriving by bus, foot or on bicycles.

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Busby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

N.Y. MTA Fare Hikes Take Place this Weekend

The need for additional revenue, which had been assumed in MTA budget forecasts beginning in 2009, was confirmed in July 2012. The MTA announced specific fare and toll increase proposals last October.

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