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Busby StaffOctober 19, 2010

U.S. DOT awards $10M for transit hub in Iowa

The transit hub will be within blocks of multiple walking and biking paths, several major employers, the Polk County Courthouse, the Court Avenue entertainment district and the site of the future Amtrak passenger rail station.

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Paratransitby StaffOctober 19, 2010

Clorox offers free kit to help prevent spread of germs

Contains important prevention information for public places, such as airports, metro systems and other mass transit systems.

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Railby StaffOctober 19, 2010

Alstom to provide 9 trainsets for Sao Paulo

The metros will be developed and manufactured in Alstom's Brazilian plant in Lapa, where the company employs 850 people. Delivery will take place by mid-2012.

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Motorcoachby StaffOctober 19, 2010

FMCSA showcases roadside inspection technology

Held at FMCSA's Roadside Technology Corridor on Interstate 81 in Greene County, Tenn., the showcase provided a first-hand look at how state-of-the-art technology better equips state law enforcement as they conduct commercial motor vehicle safety inspections.

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Motorcoachby StaffOctober 19, 2010

ABC delivers Van Hools to Pa., Iowa

Krapf Coaches receives 2 new A300L low-floor transit coaches, while Windstar Lines takes delivery of a new T2145 luxury coach with three-point seat belts.

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Busby StaffOctober 18, 2010

Cummins: 37,000 EPA 2010-certified engines shipped

Cummins engine plants in Jamestown, N.Y.; Rocky Mount, N.C.; and Columbus, Ind., serve over 60 customers who deliver clean-diesel-powered vehicles to America.

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Busby StaffOctober 18, 2010

First Transit taps GreenRoad tech for San Diego fleet

In addition to Breeze buses, First Transit plans to install GreenRoad in its paratransit buses in the near future.

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Paratransitby StaffOctober 18, 2010

Florida county builds rural transit bus, may sell to national market

The county required a vehicle that could handle unpaved roads while serving rural and special-needs passengers. Plans to manufacture the Brevi Bus in the county are under way.

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Busby StaffOctober 18, 2010

NYC expands bus route makeover to speed service

Select Bus Service relies on pre-paid fares, easier boarding and bus-only lanes to improve route times. Some outlets report rush hour delays in first days of service.

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Busby StaffOctober 18, 2010

City's new shuttle connects to downtown, transit

Oakland, Calif., has launched a new free shuttle service that carries locals from residential areas to downtown. The shuttle also connects with BART, the ferry, Amtrak and AC Transit.

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