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Busby StaffNovember 6, 2012

Wash. transit to raise fares

Effective January 1, Everett Transit will increase its fares by 25 cents for most riders. City raised fares to offset rising fuel prices and expects to generate $400,000 to $480,000 in extra revenue next year.

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Busby StaffNovember 6, 2012

Stertil-Koni to equip Chicago transit

Will produce and install 54 of its high-capacity, in-ground vehicle lifts. The Ecolift is an ultra-shallow, full-rise in-ground axle engaging scissor lift.

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 6, 2012

CFTE: 19 transportation measures in 12 states on the ballot

If all measures are approved, more than $100 billion in new local funding would be invested in transportation.

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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 6, 2012

ABC unveils mobile website

Offers a simplified home page with one-touch access to search ABC’s pre-owned inventory, view new coach models, learn about ABC’s refurbishment programs and connect with ABC via social media networks.

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Busby StaffNovember 5, 2012

FTA releases list of eligible Section 5307 transit agencies

Eligible operators are public entities that operate fixed-route bus service with 100 or fewer buses in maximum peak hour service. This provision does not affect the continued availability of operating assistance for public transportation operators in urbanized areas with populations between 50,000 and 199,999.

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Busby StaffNovember 5, 2012

VCU rolls out 11 new shuttle buses

Virginia Commonwealth University contracted with Groome Transportation to take over the service from GRTC Transit System. The new vehicles are equipped with bike racks and GPS.

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Busby StaffNovember 5, 2012

LSU asks students to rename shuttle service

The new name for Campus Transit is intended to clear up any confusion between the call-in shuttle service and the university’s bus service Tiger Trails. The name will appear on the shuttles once two new vehicles are added to the fleet.

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Busby StaffNovember 5, 2012

U. of B.C. alumnus allegedly stole, sold U-Passes online

A former student has been charged with two counts of fraud for allegedly buying the passes from students and selling them for a profit on Craigslist. Charges could also be pressed against the students who sold their passes, police say.

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Busby StaffNovember 5, 2012

NJ Transit improves trans-Hudson access

The emergency bus service will provide transportation options for NJ Transit customers, with access to ferries, light rail and employment in Hoboken, Weehawken, Jersey City and Manhattan.

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Busby StaffNovember 5, 2012

Minn. coach driver helps U. of Wis. launch holiday bus

Campus Connections’ new service helps students get home for the holidays and other breaks. A former motorcoach driver for Northfield Lines who now works for Campus Connections came up with the idea, saying he wanted to help students attending smaller schools in smaller towns.

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