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Busby StaffApril 8, 2010

Las Vegas' RTC launches new BRT line

The ACE Green Line is one of several new rapid transit lines that the RTC is providing to connect Southern Nevada. The line will be funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act transit stimulus funding. Service is anticipated to begin in 2011.

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Busby StaffApril 8, 2010

Rider concerns push NJ Transit to modify fare hike

After listening to customers and rail advocates protest a proposed 25 percent fare increase at a recent public hearing, transit officials will adjust plans for raising fares.

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Busby StaffApril 7, 2010

St. Louis Metro scores tax victory

The sales tax increase will generate about $80 million a year for Metro. The measure also triggers a previously passed 0.25 percent tax increase in the city of St. Louis.

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Busby StaffApril 7, 2010

Greyhound, INDOT, Miller Trailways launch Hoosier Ride

Since January, Hoosier Ride expanded into five regional fixed routes that are timed to connect with existing Greyhound national service in Evansville, Ind.; Indianapolis; Kalamazoo, Mich.; Louisville, Ky.; and South Bend, Ind.

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Railby StaffApril 7, 2010

Cubic receives $10M NYC contract

Cubic's MetroCard Fare Collectors will let people use their MetroCard to pay before the bus arrives. They are new, weatherized versions of the MetroCard Express Machines currently used in NYCT's subway system to accept credit or debit card payments.

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Railby StaffApril 7, 2010

Amtrak advancing PTC installations

To accomplish the self-imposed and accelerated timeline, Amtrak will submit a PTC Implementation Plan to the Federal Railroad Administration by April 16, as required by law, and is now designing the build-out of its existing PTC system along the Northeast Corridor.

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Railby StaffApril 7, 2010

BART may avoid cutting service, raising fares

Will be able to close a $10 million deficit after using various cost-cutting measures and receiving $26 million in state funding.

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Motorcoachby StaffApril 7, 2010

Prevost supporting Motorcoach Council with opt-in parts program

Council partner customers can participate in a voluntary program that contributes 0.5 percent of their parts purchases to the Motorcoach Council. Prevost matches that contribution up to a maximum of $50,000.

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Railby StaffApril 6, 2010

Alstom to provide Reims maintenance for 30 years

The contract, worth approximately $120 million, involves the maintenance of rolling stock and fixed installations and includes routine, preventive and corrective maintenance; technical support; management of spare-parts stocks for the Citadis tramsets and the implementation of a major maintenance program.

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Managementby StaffApril 6, 2010

Alexandria, Va. asks operators to get permits

Buses won't need a permit to have access to the city's new free parking spots.

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