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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 12, 2010

Calif.'s St. Mary's College renews athletics contract with coach co.

As the "Official Motor Coach" provider for SMC Athletics, El Camino will service all SMC's ground transportation needs.

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Busby StaffJuly 12, 2010

Cal State East Bay launches shuttle service

Shuttle will connect to Hayward, Calif., BART station. University ID is required for passengers.

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Railby StaffJuly 9, 2010

Calif. high-speed group pushes back against study

The Institute's report said that patronage models for the $42-billion first phase were too flawed to accurately predict whether the trains would run severe deficits or generate large operating surpluses, as planners predict.

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Busby StaffJuly 9, 2010

Foothill Transit pilots electric bus

If the bus is successful for its initial route slated for September, officials say, a second route could be changed to use an electric bus.

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 9, 2010

MCI delivers to Mississippi, Connecticut

ConnDOT purchased 33 ADA-compliant and Wi-Fi ready D4500 Commuter Coaches. Ridgeland, Miss.-based Cline-Trailways received five J4500s, outfitted with three-point seat belts.

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Busby StaffJuly 8, 2010

Former BART cop convicted of involuntary manslaughter

The racially charged case has raised fears in the Bay Area of possible violence after the verdict.

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Busby StaffJuly 8, 2010

Livability initiative grant winners receive $293M

Six new streetcar and bus rapid transit projects will be funded with $130 million from the FTA's Urban Circulator Program, and 47 additional projects aimed at upgrading bus services and facilities are slated to receive more than $163 million from the FTA's Bus and Bus Livability Program.

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Railby StaffJuly 8, 2010

TÜVRheinland acquires Rail Sciences Inc.

The addition of RSI and its materials engineering test laboratory further adds depth to the services TÜVRheinland provides in the U.S. and Canada, according to the company.

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Busby StaffJuly 8, 2010

B.C. Transit policy pits strollers vs. wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are supposed to take precedence, but riders and disability advocates point to problems with enforcement. Agency public relations department responded that compliance is up to the customer.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 8, 2010

APTA: PT riders save $9,343 on average annually

"The Transit Savings Report" released monthly by the APTA calculates the average annual and monthly savings for public transit users.

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