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Busby StaffJanuary 31, 2012

Fourth round of TIGER funding announced

Projects will be evaluated on primary criteria that include safety, economic competitiveness, livability, environmental sustainability, state of repair and short-term job creation.

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Railby StaffJanuary 31, 2012

Calif. light rail collision is system’s worst

The recent crash involving a Sacramento Regional Transit District commuter train and an SUV that killed three people is the worst accident since the light rail system opened in 1987.

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Railby StaffJanuary 30, 2012

Sapa Extrusions launches marketing campaign

Along with a new ad campaign, in the coming weeks Sapa is going live with a promotional website that illustrates the broad spectrum of services and capabilities behind "Aluminology."

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Railby StaffJanuary 30, 2012

N.Y. MTA releases overnight service map

The New York City Subway is the only large subway or metro system in the world to maintain service to all its stations around the clock.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 30, 2012

Hersman, Ferro to appear at UMA EXPO

Motorcoach EXPO 2012 is scheduled for February 8 to 12, with a focus on elevating the industry. The event will feature new and timely education sessions on topics critical to motorcoach professionals, as well as 150 industry suppliers on the tradeshow floor and a variety of networking and social functions open to all attendees.

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Busby StaffJanuary 30, 2012

Urban Institute launches infrastructure initiative

Is designed to inform the public and government officials about the high-stakes choices in developing, operating, maintaining and financing transportation networks, water and sewer systems, wireless and broadband communications, and the electrical grid.

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Busby StaffJanuary 30, 2012

Starcraft Bus completes 25,000th bus

Company joined the shuttle bus industry in 1998 by building its first bus, the Allstar. Over the last several years, Starcraft Bus has introduced several new models including the Starquest, Ultrastar, Starlite, XLT, Xpress and Prodigy XP.

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Busby StaffJanuary 30, 2012

Duke U. chooses Transloc for bus tracking

Outfitted all of its buses with a GPS system, which will provide real-time arrival and location information to students, as well as automatic passenger counters. The system will also provide tracking information on other area transit systems, such as the Bull City Connector.

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Busby StaffJanuary 30, 2012

Syracuse U. increases early hour bus service

In an effort to address bus overcrowding, Syracuse University Parking and Transit Services surveyed and adjusted its service to the South Campus.

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Busby StaffJanuary 30, 2012

U. of Iowa installs real-time bus monitors

As part of its Bongo transportation project, the University of Iowa recently installed a number of monitor screens featuring real-time arrival information for Cambus and Iowa City Transit across the city and the campus.

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