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New Mobilityby StaffJanuary 26, 2010

S.F. transit facility project receives $171M federal loan

Construction cost for phase one of the project is $1.189 billion. The total project cost is slated at $4.2 billion.

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Busby StaffJanuary 25, 2010

GSA names Downey, Acosta to D.C. Metro board

Under federal law (P.L.110-432) and the Metro compact, the GSA Administrator has the authority to appoint two directors and two alternative directors to the Metro board.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 25, 2010

UMA: Sen. Murray amendment hurts coach operators

Under the charter rule, public transit agencies that are supported by taxpayer dollars are not allowed to operate charters if a private carrier is available and capable of performing the work.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 25, 2010

ABC taps Premier as authorized service facility

Although the customer will be responsible to pay for repairs on site, Premier is trained in ABC's warranty policy and will be able to offer assurance as to what repairs will be reimbursed, according to the company.

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Busby StaffJanuary 25, 2010

Georgia Tech adds system upgrades

The Department of Parking and Transportation has upgraded vehicles, switched to a B20 biodiesel fuel mix, and added an automated dispatch service for its late night shuttle.

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Busby StaffJanuary 25, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> NDSU parking ticket program saves money

Partners with city to process and collect fines for parking violations. The university pays $1.39 per ticket for processing of its tickets given on campus and an additional 10 cents for each ticket the City writes.

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Railby StaffJanuary 25, 2010

Arizona State U. graduate develops iPhone app.

The Phoenix Light Rail app has reached more than 1,000 downloads since its Dec. 8 launch.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 25, 2010

ABA selects new board members

Peter Pantuso, CTIS, was also re-elected to serve another one-year term as president/CEO.

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Busby StaffJanuary 25, 2010

Clean Energy to build, maintain DFW CNG station

In a related action, DFW also awarded an extension of Clean Energy's contract to maintain and supply the airport's existing onsite CNG station until June 2020.

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New Mobilityby StaffJanuary 25, 2010

U. of Arizona delays parking permit rate increase

To help alleviate the current financial burden on employees and students the planned $100-plus permit hike will not go into effect.

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