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Busby StaffJuly 31, 2012

Chicago Transit stops to feature BRT exhibit

The three-day traveling exhibit is a condensed version of the "Bus Rapid Transit: Next Stop Chicago" exhibit currently on display at the Chicago Architecture Foundation.

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Busby StaffJuly 31, 2012

Olympic VIP lanes unused, many turn to public transit

Despite congestion fears for the first full weekday of the Games, many Londoners found underground trains and main stations were quieter than usual – not least because transit planners issued dire warnings of possible long lines.

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Busby StaffJuly 30, 2012

Rural Colo. BRT named ‘Champion of Change’

The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority is one of fourteen organizations in the U.S. selected for transportation innovation. The VelociRFTA is the first rural BRTsystem in the U.S.

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Busby StaffJuly 30, 2012

L.A. DOT joins area smart card system

This new expansion makes Los Angeles the largest regional smart card operation in the U.S., according to Jane Matsumoto, deputy executive officer at Metro.

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 30, 2012

Patrick Scully joins MCI as VP, public sector and marketing

The move follows the recent acquisition of the U.S. and Canadian distribution rights for Setra motorcoaches from Daimler Buses, where Scully was formerly chief commercial officer.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 30, 2012

10 great cities for wheelchair users

Cities ranging from Lubbock, Texas to Seattle were noted for their accessible transit services.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 30, 2012

Pa. transit mulls swipe cards for seniors

The Luzerne County Transportation Authority may issue swipe cards to senior citizens to prevent bus drivers from being able to manipulate ridership totals. The move is a response to allegations that drivers are counting "ghost riders" to increase state funding.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 30, 2012

Fla.’s LYNX lands grant to upgrade paratransit buses

Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority received $3.36 million from the FTA for vehicle upgrades. The funding will pay for up to 42 new vehicles.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 30, 2012

Texas’s CityLink to replace aging paratransit vehicles

Will replace nine or 10 aging vehicles, some of which have surpassed 10 years of service or 300,000 miles.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 30, 2012

Nevada’s RTC to service new VA medical center

The Downtown & Veterans Medical Center Express, an express commuter bus transit service from downtown Las Vegas to the new VA Medical Center, will operate seven days a week between 5 a.m. and midnight and will accommodate ADA paratransit riders.

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