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Busby StaffJune 12, 2012

ABEX unveils new drum brake block

Meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 Reduced Stopping Distance requirements. Is now available through leading replacement parts distributors.

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Paratransitby StaffJune 11, 2012

Community protests Md. paratransit cuts, fare hikes

Primarily opposed to proposed fare increases for TransIT-plus, a service for elderly and disabled residents. One-way cash fare for medical trips would go from $1.50 to $2.50.

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Railby StaffJune 11, 2012

NJ Transit may add bike accessibility on all trains

Bike Aboard would allow bikers to carry collapsible bikes onto all trains and at all stations during off-peak travel periods.

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Railby StaffJune 11, 2012

Las Vegas high-speed system rebranded

Recently, the Los Angeles Metro and DesertXpress signed letters committing to work together to define what would be necessary to deliver high-speed rail service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas through the High Desert Corridor between Victorville and Palmdale to connect with existing rail service.

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Busby StaffJune 11, 2012

Canada's Züm unveils 60-ft New Flyer artics

The BRT vehicles feature clean hybrid diesel-electric technology and boast a 10% to 15% fuel reduction compared to conventional diesel vehicles. They are lightweight, quiet and have unique theatre-style seating in the articulated joint, with two rear exit doors.

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Railby StaffJune 11, 2012

Toronto marks completion on first mile of boring

The new tunnels represent one complete section of the twin tunnels that will connect the future Sheppard West and Finch West Stations. The tunnel boring machines named "Holey" and "Moley" bored the tunnels.

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Busby StaffJune 11, 2012

Iowa opens intermodal facility

The project, which received $8.5 million in 2010 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s TIGER program, created more than 80 jobs during the facility’s construction, according to the Ames Transit Agency.

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Paratransitby StaffJune 11, 2012

Calif. volunteer driver program honored

The California Association for Coordinated Transportation presented the Community Connections Volunteer Driver Program with its Outstanding Coordination Effort Award. Program was recognized for its cooperative efforts among four agencies.

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Paratransitby StaffJune 11, 2012

Oregon agency, First Transit close to dial-a-ride, fixed-route contract

Until now, the YCTA has split operational responsibilities between the Yamhill Community Action Partnership, based in McMinnville, and Chehalem Valley Transit, based in Newberg.

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Paratransitby StaffJune 11, 2012

Tenn. transit's travel training helps disabled riders

Assisted more than 400 riders who are disabled, elderly, or immigrants adjusting to a new city.

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