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Busby StaffApril 23, 2010

L.A. Metro Board supports 30/10 initiative

The 30/10 initiative, first proposed by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, would seek federal assistance to build within the next decade a series of light rail, subway and rapid bus projects throughout Los Angeles County.

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Busby StaffApril 22, 2010

Oakland, Calif. approves BRT route

AC Transit given the green light to designate a local preference for the route.

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Motorcoachby StaffApril 22, 2010

Report: Ariz. bus driving erratically before crash

The bus, with 22 people aboard, was heading from central Mexico to Los Angeles March 5 when it rear-ended a pick-up truck, veered across several lanes into the median and plunged into a ditch on Interstate 10 south of Phoenix.

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Busby StaffApril 22, 2010

DRI secures $1.5M order

Products ordered include: Talking Bus automatic voice announcement systems; Digital Recorders automatic vehicle location and tracking systems; OTvia real-time passenger information systems; and PASS passenger advisory sign systems.

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Busby StaffApril 22, 2010

New Flyer named one of Canada's greenest

Where possible, New Flyer operates "satellite" recycling depots for the convenience of its employees and offers preferred parking to employees participating in carpools.

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Busby StaffApril 22, 2010

Study examines transportation's role in reducing GHGs

Among specific findings, the reports suggests reducing the number of vehicle-miles traveled through a combination of strategies, including improved public transportation, coordinated transportation and land use strategies, and greater opportunities for walking and biking — practices emphasized in the Department's livability initiative — could reduce transportation greenhouse emissions 5 percent to 17 percent by 2030.

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Busby StaffApril 22, 2010

DART named best transit authority in Texas

The TTA award is given to a metropolitan public transportation system that has designed and implemented programs that demonstrate innovative concepts or effective problem-solving techniques.

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Railby StaffApril 22, 2010

In Europe, rail helps thwarted air travelers

After the Icelandic volcano eruptions impeded air travel over much of Europe, travelers were still able to get around using rail.

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Busby StaffApril 22, 2010

MTA's emissions verified by Climate Registry

Using the methodology developed by APTA, in cooperation with the MTA and other U.S. transit agencies, consulting firms, nonprofits and academics, the MTA enables New Yorkers to avoid emitting 8.24 units of carbon for every unit the MTA emits through its operations.

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Railby StaffApril 22, 2010

Amtrak releases soccer-themed TV ad

By running the soccer-themed, family focused commercial during the pre-World Cup media blitz and on iconic Hispanic programs such as Sábado Gigante, Amtrak’s goal is to connect with the Hispanic audience and pique their interest in train travel.

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