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Busby StaffMay 13, 2010

NJ Transit to offer open access to developers

Developer Resources section of Website is designed to encourage the use of NJ Transit schedule data to improve customer access to information through new and innovative applications, including mobile applications, desktop applications and widgets.

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Busby StaffMay 13, 2010

DHS tabs $790M for transit, infrastructure security grants

Awards will be made on a rolling basis over the summer. They include $253.4 million to a Transit Security Grant Program and $11.5 million for an Intercity Bus Security Grant Program.

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Busby StaffMay 12, 2010

Oahu sees influx of counterfeit bus passes

In the past two weeks, drivers for TheBus have confiscated 198 fake bus passes, according to the Honolulu Advertiser.

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Railby StaffMay 12, 2010

Las Vegas Monorail insurer appealing decision

Ambac Assurance Corp. of Wisconsin and Wells Fargo Bank had argued that the monorail should not be allowed to proceed under Chapter 11, arguing that a filing under Chapter 9 reserved for government agencies was more appropriate.

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Railby StaffMay 12, 2010

Group calls for Congress to raise high-speed rail allocation

Coalition asks for $4 billion appropriation and also seeks full funding of Amtrak at $2.6 billion.

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Motorcoachby StaffMay 12, 2010

FMCSA begins pre-employment screening program

By using driver safety information during pre-employment screening, commercial carriers will be able to better assess the potential safety risks of prospective driver-employees.

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Busby StaffMay 12, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Princeton study suggests free shuttle system

Early in the process, the Community Transportation Coordination Initiative identified a series of goals, including creating a coordinated and integrated transit system in order to increase transit ridership and reduce dependence on motor vehicles

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Busby StaffMay 12, 2010

U. of Tenn. students call for off-campus transportation at night

Students are largely in favor of adding more off-campus transportation options, particularly to curb drinking and driving during late-night hours. One local apartment complex has started offering a free shuttle to and from campus.

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Busby StaffMay 12, 2010

Milwaukee transit route to link campuses to downtown

The Milwaukee County Transit System is seeking board permission to create a route connecting Milwaukee Area Technical College campuses to downtown. It would be the first new county bus route in four years.

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Railby StaffMay 12, 2010

Students, rail supporters criticize U of Md.'s plan

The university is considering closing Campus Drive to all but pedestrians, bicyclists, campus shuttles, emergency vehicles and university service vehicles from June 19 to Aug. 15 as a test of longer-term plans to create a "traffic-free, pedestrian-friendly zone."

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