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Busby StaffAugust 16, 2010

Minn. Valley Transit updates Website

The MVTA Board approved the Website update at its May meeting, with plans to launch by September 1. Work was completed ahead of schedule and the site launched Aug. 16.

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Motorcoachby StaffAugust 16, 2010

U.S. DOT proposes seat belts on all new motorcoaches

NHTSA is seeking public comment on the proposal for the next 90 days. The proposal is the latest in U.S. DOT efforts to improve motorcoach safety, including a Motorcoach Safety Action Plan released earlier this year.

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New Mobilityby StaffAugust 16, 2010

U. Va. to boot vehicles with delinquent tickets

The devices, which lock onto the wheels and immobilize the vehicle, must be unlocked by a parking and transportation employee.

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Busby StaffAugust 16, 2010

UTA ups fare for community college students

SLCC will subsidize passes for 700 students, bringing the cost down from $50 to $15. A UTA committee will track the number of passes sold each month and give recommendations.

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Busby StaffAugust 16, 2010

Va. Tech preps Bus Tracker app for launch

Students and community residents can send their location and Blacksburg Transit route number to VT Bus Tracker to receive estimated bus arrival time and number of passengers currently on board.

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Busby StaffAugust 16, 2010

Web Extra: Illinois transit expands campus bus service

Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System’s Universal Access Program allows students and staff on participating campuses to present their college ID cards instead of paying a fare. Heartland Community College is new to the program. Lincoln Community College renewed its contract.

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Busby StaffAugust 16, 2010

Web Extra: IndyGo, IUPUI S-Pass program enters third year

All students are eligible for the annual passes, with the funds coming from a general fee assessed to the students by IUPUI. Usage has continued to grow each year, doubling from 12,534 in June 2008 to 25,869 in June 2010.

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Railby StaffAugust 13, 2010

Phoenix light rail project moves to next stage

With FTA approval, preliminary engineering work can begin and will be conducted by Jacobs Engineering.

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Railby StaffAugust 12, 2010

Calgary Transit to undergo safety audit after platform fatality

Peer-review study, which will focus on platform safety, will be conducted by a team of experts from APTA.

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Busby StaffAugust 12, 2010

Miss. transit system to appear on PBS

Selected because it 'exemplifies a smaller community that is being proactive with its infrastructure,’ according to producers.

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