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Busby StaffAugust 20, 2012

UT Profile: Students take the reins for U. of Montana transit system

Board is composed of all students who oversee an annual budget of $1 million. Students are also trained drivers.

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Technologyby StaffAugust 20, 2012

UC Davis lauded for sustainability efforts

Offers extensive transportation system that includes the student-run Unitrans bus service, which serves the campus and adjoining city with 49 natural-gas-powered buses that carry 21,000 riders a day, 42 miles of bike paths and more than 20,000 bicycle parking spaces.

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Busby StaffAugust 20, 2012

U. of Utah negotiates 10-year transit pass deal

The university would pay an annual flat sum — $3.7 million this year — with a preset schedule of increases. The deal still requires U. trustees approval.

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Busby StaffAugust 17, 2012

Obama Administration: Use or lose earmarks

Effective immediately, state departments of transportation will have the ability to use their unspent earmarked highway funds, some of which are nearly 10 years old, on any eligible highway, transit, passenger rail or port project.

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Busby StaffAugust 17, 2012

ABA disputes CATS' charter rule waiver

In its letter to the U.S. DOT, ABA argues that Charlotte officials have not exhausted all efforts to find privately operated motorcoaches to provide charter service to meet the demands of the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

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Busby StaffAugust 17, 2012

Omnitrans unveils new buses, brand

Two New Flyer Xcelsior 2012 40-foot transit buses on display were decked out with a bold new fleet design in bright green and blue. Twenty of the new buses will be deployed in coming weeks to replace retiring models.

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New Mobilityby StaffAugust 17, 2012

Ann Arbor transit expansion takes step forward

A draft five-year transit program proposes several improvements in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti: more frequent service, extended service on weekdays and weekends and more direct service (limiting the need for transfers) to be provided on major corridors and several local routes. Ann Arbor riders will also be able to access communities beyond the city's borders.

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New Mobilityby StaffAugust 17, 2012

Report: Public Transportation riders save $9,854 annually

APTA releases this monthly Transit Savings Report to examine how an individual in a two-person household can save money by taking public transportation and living with one less car.

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Busby StaffAugust 16, 2012

L.A. Metro, ATU reach labor agreement

Membership ratified the proposed contract Wednesday night and now the contract will be presented to the Metro board of directors for its approval in September.

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Railby StaffAugust 16, 2012

FRA awards $100K grant for Ala. rail study

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will study the restoration of Amtrak passenger rail service between Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile.

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