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Motorcoachby StaffApril 25, 2011

Wells Fargo, Motorcoach Council team for initiative

Beginning April 25, 2011, the Council will award $50 gift cards to the next 30 motorcoach operators to enroll in the Coach Vendor Parts Program, courtesy of Wells Fargo Bank.

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Busby StaffApril 25, 2011

Oklahoma State dedicates CNG fueling station

The university, which currently has 18 CNG buses, plans to have 90 CNG vehicles by the end of 2011.

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Busby StaffApril 25, 2011

Web Extra: Syracuse U., Centro debut GPS tracking system

The cost of the new system is approximately $2.8 million and is being funded through $2.25 million in SAFETEA-LU grant monies from Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), along with 10 percent matches provided by both Syracuse University and the New York State DOT.

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Motorcoachby StaffApril 25, 2011

ABA touts 'green' benefits of motorcoaches, announces award

In recognition of Earth Day, the ABA put together its top five reasons that environmentally conscious and fiscally sensible travelers should take the motorcoach instead of planes, trains and personal automobiles. Group will partner with MCI for new award.

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Busby StaffApril 25, 2011

Public transit celebrates Earth Day

Currently, public transportation in the U.S. saves 37 million metric tons of carbon emissions and 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline, according to APTA.

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Busby StaffApril 25, 2011

River Valley Metro records highest ridership month

With ridership numbers like this, the Bourbonnais, Ill.-based transit system will exceed 830,000 rides this fiscal year; 100,000 more rides than last year.

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Motorcoachby StaffApril 25, 2011

Prevost delivers 5 H-series coaches to Toronto

Interior amenities include comfortable leather seating, three point retractable seat restraints, and convenient cup and magazine holders. Passengers can also enjoy additional leg room and electrical outlets to charge their mobile devices such as laptops, smart phones, ipods and more.

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Busby StaffApril 25, 2011

Sacramento State joins Zipcar, asks students to chip in for transit

Last year, Associated Students Inc. agreed to pay $71,228 to pay off the Sacramento Regional Transit contract, because the $7.50-per-student fee did not cover the full costs.

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Busby StaffApril 25, 2011

Bus service to U. of Wis. housing to be slashed

The Madison Metro Transit Planning Department, university transportation planning officials and students have been meeting since late fall to redraw the routes.

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Railby StaffApril 25, 2011

Rep. DeFazio speaks to U. of Oregon bicycle planning class

Said it is important to shift the public's focus to alternative modes of transportation, such as bicycles and high-speed rail lines, by directing arguments for change toward the people who are likely to listen.

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