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Busby StaffJuly 2, 2012

Winnipeg eyes improved bus security for drivers

Currently, on-board surveillance cameras do not record the bus driver's compartment, which means some assaults may not be entirely caught on video.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 2, 2012

Arboc to begin delivery to Victoria, B.C.

The order comes from a contract awarded to Dynamic Specialty Vehicles, which includes an extension clause if BC Transit chooses to extend the contract on a yearly basis.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 2, 2012

Feds unveil $29M in veteran transportation grants

The grants will support 64 projects in 33 states and the Northern Mariana Islands

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 2, 2012

ABC delivers Van Hool to Houston

The coach is powered by a Cummins ISX engine coupled to an Allison GenIV B500 transmission.

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 2, 2012

MCI finalizes Setra acquisition

Obtains responsibility for sales and service support of Setra S 417 and Setra S 407 motor coach models; the company’s pre-owned coach inventory; the distribution of Setra and related genuine Daimler Buses parts; and the operations of Setra’s service center in Orlando, Fla.

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Railby StaffJuly 2, 2012

Wabtec to supply Denver PTC equipment

Several units will provide the equipment for the cars: Wabtec Passenger Transit (brakes and couplers), Wabtec Railway Electronics (PTC equipment), Bach-Simpson (event recorders) and Vapor Stone (doors).

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Railby StaffJuly 2, 2012

Siemens looks to extend Calif. plant

Has invested $50 million in the last five years at its French Road plant and also purchased 20 adjacent acres as a manufacturing site for high-speed rail trains.

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Busby StaffJune 29, 2012

U. of Utah orders BYD electric bus

Will supply one all-electric bus to be retrofitted with WAVE's wireless charging pad under the bus, developed by the Utah State University Energy Dynamics Laboratory.

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Busby StaffJune 29, 2012

Toronto’s $30B upgrade plan rejected

The Ontario government won't back Toronto's new OneCity transit proposal, because it would require legislative changes and the congested city can't afford any further delays, officials say.

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Busby StaffJune 29, 2012

S.F. Muni to offer all-door boarding systemwide

Expected to reduce travel times, increase reliability and potentially provide more space for customers throughout the vehicle. It will also leave more room at the front for those customers who are paying with cash and those with valid proof of payment who need to use the wheelchair lift or the bus kneeling feature.

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