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Busby StaffNovember 10, 2010

AC Transit, bus drivers reach contract agreement

The binding decision calls for contributions from the members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 192 to their health and benefit plans, work rule and holiday changes, and will help the district reduce its protected deficit by approximately $38 million over the term of the contract.

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 10, 2010

LYNX signs Lewis to CEO position

John M. Lewis Jr., 43, will bring to Central Florida more than 15 years experience in the transportation industry. Currently, he is the CEO for the Greater Richmond Transit Commission.

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Railby StaffNovember 10, 2010

NTSB to release reports on 2009 MBTA rail accident

The information being released on Wednesday about the May 8, 2009 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority light rail collision will include investigative group factual reports and other documents from the investigation.

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Busby StaffNovember 10, 2010

Seon launches new fleet management solution

The vMax Commander helps passenger transportation authorities lower the administration requirements of managing the onboard video and telematics data from their fleet. It also increases operational efficiency by giving fleet managers the ability to acquire critical data quickly and easily.

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 9, 2010

Q'Straint, Sure-Lok announce merger

In the near term, Jean-Marc Girardin will remain president of Q’Straint. Robert Joseph will remain president of Sure-Lok and will also assume the newly created role as VP Business Development for the combined organization.

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Busby StaffNovember 9, 2010

Free rides may soon end for Chicago seniors

Legislative leaders agree that the benefit may be restricted to the financially needy. Elected officials are debating whether voters will support increasing the state motor fuel tax to help public transit.

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Busby StaffNovember 9, 2010

Newly elected Congress to review Obama transportation priorities

Initiatives to be reviewed include the $10B in high-speed rail awards and $1.5B in construction financing per the TIGER grant program.

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Technologyby StaffNovember 9, 2010

FTA awards $1.7M to Calif. transportation network

The Anaheim Transportation Network won the funds through a competitive nationwide selection process based on the ability to help communities achieve or maintain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone and carbon monoxide, while supporting emerging clean fuel and advanced propulsion technologies for transit buses.

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Busby StaffNovember 9, 2010

Florida fleet on track to have all-electric buses

Tallahassee will replace four diesel buses with zero-emission electric buses using a $5.2M grant from the FTA.

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Busby StaffNovember 9, 2010

NextBus to equip Central Maryland fleet

Per the $770K three-year contract, NextBus will install real-time passenger information system technology.

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