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Busby StaffMarch 15, 2012

Colombia transit system decline sparks riot

The TransMilenio BRT system's crowded, deteriorated conditions sparked a protest by angry commuters that grew out of control and erupted into fights between protesters and riot police. The system has previously been touted and emulated worldwide.

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Railby StaffMarch 15, 2012

Chicago Transit amends ad guidelines

While the CTA will allow the advertisement of alcoholic beverages, the ordinance restricts the ads to specific areas and sets additional conditions.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 14, 2012

Lamers Bus receives IMG safety award

Received the honor during recent Maintenance and Safety Conference in Grapevine, Texas. The Group Safety Award is presented annually to the company within the organization who has demonstrated the highest level of safety.

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Busby StaffMarch 14, 2012

Hampton Roads revamps look, service

Replacing 120 of its 200 bus shelters, repainting nearly 200 buses, updating signage with NextBus information at all of its bus stops, is updating its logo and adopting new performance measurement criteria.

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Busby StaffMarch 14, 2012

NJ Transit considering N.J. to Philly BRT

After examining alternate routes for a rapid South Jersey-to-Philadelphia bus system for several years, transit planners are proposing a $46 million system through the New Jersey-based transit system.

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Busby StaffMarch 14, 2012

TriMet revises proposal to close budget shortfall

Targeted $12 million in cuts and changes, which will take effect in September 2012. Changes include enacting internal efficiencies, providing $1.2 million in savings. The original proposal from February called for $500,000 in savings.

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Busby StaffMarch 14, 2012

Zonar updates HD-GPS reporting program

Now, with the addition of fuel as the fifth dimension, Zonar's telematics platforms will not only determine sample rates based on geographical data, but also fuel consumption.

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Busby StaffMarch 14, 2012

Iowa transit agency taps INIT

The software is a modular system that completely integrates with other INIT products to ensure data consistency between scheduling, CAD/AVL and fare collection systems.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 14, 2012

MCI delivers 3 J4500s to Fla.

The new coaches join the all-MCI Classic Bus Lines Fleet, which is made up of five J4500s and two E4500s.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 14, 2012

UPDATED: Senate authorization bill passes 74-22

The vote steps up pressure on the House to drop its troubled five-year bill and instead adapt the Senate version before the current extension expires March 31.

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