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Paratransitby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

Thermo King unveils new heating, cooling system

The Slim Line Rooftop A/C unit, combines an ultra-low, lightweight rooftop design that is environmentally friendly and provides a lower refrigerant charge than conventional systems and can be installed in the middle of the bus for more uniform air flow.

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Paratransitby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

APTA launches public transit testimonial video wall

Focusing on the economic, environmental, energy and quality of life benefits of public transit, the wall is aimed to show Congress the vital need for a multi-year surface transportation bill.

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Busby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

Freightliner introduces new XB-P, 45-foot bus chassis

Utilizes a 16,000-lb ZF™ Independent Front Suspension (IFS) and a Neway ADL series rear air-ride suspension. The heavy-duty steel frame rails reduce flex, bowing and vibration and minimize coach stress to guarantee a smooth and comfortable ride.

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Busby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

Freightliner unveils S2 cutaway at BusCon

Model is company’s first foray into the commercial bus cab cutaway market. Utilizing the proven technology of the popular FCCC S2 commercial bus chassis, the S2 cutaway differs from others in the market because it is built upon a proven shuttle bus chassis rather than a traditional truck chassis.

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Paratransitby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

INIT signs contract to equip TriMet paratransit fleet

Per the contract, INIT will quip 254 paratransit vehicles and 15 supervisory vehicles with their combined on-board computers and mobile data terminals (COPILOTtouch) and also provide voice radio and cellular data modems, fleet management software (MOBILE-ITCS) for 9 dispatch workstations, emergency alarm improvements and training.

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Busby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

Officials: B.C. public transit to become unsustainable in 5 years

Restrictive legislation, limited revenues and increasing service demands from municipal partners are hindering the agency, President and CEO Manuel Achadinha said.

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Busby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

Cleveland RTA launches ridership campaign on Facebook

Agency hopes to gain new riders by helping people get connected to Cleveland with a new Facebook page and contests every week. Currently, riders can visit the page and enter a sweepstakes to win an iPad.

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Railby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

DART’s $1.25B 2011 budget to fund rail expansion

The heart of the expansion from 48 miles to 90 miles by 2014 is the Dec. 6 opening of the final 24 miles of the Green Line light rail. The full 28-mile, $1.8 billion project connects Southeast Dallas with Downtown, Northwest Dallas, Farmers Branch and Carrollton.

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Railby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

Activists: Calif. mayor's high-speed rail job is conflict of interest

Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle is a board member of the OCTA and is the chairman of the California High Speed Rail Authority.

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Busby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

Chicago Transit chief: No fare hikes, service cuts for 2011

The $1.337 billion proposed budget maintains current fares and service levels. The budget is $66.7 million, or 5.2 percent, more than the 2010 budget due in part to contractually required union wage increases, along with pension and healthcare obligations. These fixed increases were partially offset by management efficiencies that are expected to save nearly $54 million in 2011.

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