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Paratransitby StaffMarch 4, 2010

Toronto looks to Sweden’s privatized transit

After several mayoral candidates indicate that, if elected, they would look at privatizing the Toronto Transit Commission to cut costs, a local report examines Sweden’s privatized transit system.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 4, 2010

UMA Expo showed industry thriving in new economy

A highlight of the event, held in Las Vegas, was the opening remarks given by FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro showing her commitment to motorcoach transportation.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 4, 2010

Daimler unveils new TopClass S 417

New vehicle features more than 30 improvements, including an EPA 10-compliant engine, Front Collision Guard and new driver appointments.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 4, 2010

IMMI Premier seat team honored

The Henry Ford II Award recognizes individuals who use their engineering skills to achieve product or manufacturing process contributions which are assessed to have had the greatest positive effect on the passenger car, truck or bus industries.

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Busby StaffMarch 4, 2010

Senate votes to extend Highway Trust Fund

Kentucky Sen. Jim Bunning's decision to block the legislation last week forced the DOT to furlough nearly 2,000 employees without pay Monday.

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Railby StaffMarch 4, 2010

D.C. Metro to install new train ID numbers

New reflective and taller numbers atop the fleet of rail cars make it easier for customers, first responders and Metro staff to identify a rail car immediately in an emergency or other incident on Metrorail.

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Busby StaffMarch 4, 2010

Milwaukee to create transit authority

New legislation would add regional transit authorities. However, a revised bill submitted by democrats would establish a new Milwaukee County transit authority, funded by a 0.5% sales tax that could take over the Milwaukee County Transit System.

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Busby StaffMarch 4, 2010

APTA: Public transit saves riders $9,215 annually

Riders can save on average $768 per month. Amount is based on the cost of the national averages for parking and driving, as well as the March 3 national average gas price of $2.703 per gallon for self-serve regular gasoline as reported by AAA.

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Railby StaffMarch 3, 2010

HDR wins Calif. rail contract

The project is a critical part of a larger vision for the San Bernardino Associated Governments and the cities of San Bernardino and Redlands in creating a downtown urban TOD.

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Busby StaffMarch 3, 2010

ABC raises funds for Haiti, ABA Foundation

Company raises $10,000-plus for Haiti, auctions bus to help ABA award scholarships.

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