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Busby StaffFebruary 10, 2012

5 ways to make public transit 'awesome'

From train tracks as urban gardens to bus stops as art installations, check out five exciting ways cities around the world are making transit awesome now, from the Mother Nature Network's sustainability blogger.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 10, 2012

Coach America appoints new CEO

Laura Hendricks most recently served as the company's senior VP for Business Development, overseeing strategic planning, sales and marketing.

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Busby StaffFebruary 10, 2012

S.F. Muni expands cameras to nab transit lane violators

Any car caught illegally driving in or parking in the city's transit-only lanes will be subject to fines of up to $115.

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Paratransitby StaffFebruary 10, 2012

Former HART chief tapped to head AC Transit

David J. Armijo will replace retiring Mary King, who led the transit district since October 2009.

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Busby StaffFebruary 9, 2012

MCI showcases 2012 models at UMA EXPO

MCI’s Long Beach Convention Center space includes a series of learning stations manned by MCI expert engineers, technicians and sales representatives.

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Railby StaffFebruary 9, 2012

Chicago Transit approved to pursue PPPs

Firms will seek new funding options to improve Red/Purple lines.

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Paratransitby StaffFebruary 9, 2012

Experts predict dire outcome from transportation funding proposal

APTA President/CEO Michael Melaniphy, Gary Thomas, president/CEO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Patrick Scully, COO of Daimler Buses, North America and others discussed the negative financial impacts the proposal would have on America’s public transportation systems.

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Railby StaffFebruary 9, 2012

NJ Transit unveils rail safety blueprint

Announcement caps three months of work by a oversight committee formed in wake of two incidents in October 2011, which claimed the lives of three teenagers and injured a fourth.

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Busby StaffFebruary 8, 2012

DART offered extra security after shootings

The Dallas police and TSA offered to help secure area bus and train stations. The agency will not make any security decisions until it finishes investigating the shooting.

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Busby StaffFebruary 8, 2012

TriMet looks to close $17M budget shortfall

The agency is working to bring the union contract in line with revenue growth and make it financially sustainable. It is also proposing to increase fares and change the overall fare structure, eliminating the Free Rail Zone, and cut service. Any changes to fares and service would take effect in September 2012.

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