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Busby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Milwaukee may create new transit authority

Recently unveiled legislation proposes a sales tax of up to a half-cent, to fund a transit authority that would take over the bus system and restore previously cut service.

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Busby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Survey: Public transit users avoid social interaction

Fifty percent of riders listen to music or read to intentionally avoid social interaction, according to the study. Seating adjustments could help foster conversation.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

ABC to match Haiti earthquake donations

Many organizations within the motorcoach industry have already made sizeable donations to aid Haiti, including the United Motorcoach Association and the American Bus Association.

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Railby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

NTSB: Metrolink train ran red light

Agency staff said it concluded that witnesses who said the signal appeared to be green were not reliable. Board is continuing to discuss the findings.

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Busby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Daimler Buses changes product support mgmt. team

Consolidating all of its Product Support functions for all brands under Daimler Buses Product Support, headed by Steve Batho, vice president, product support.

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Paratransitby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Clorox offers H1N1 ed. kits for public transportation

Organizations — and particularly mass transportation systems where many people pass through daily — need to be ready to combat and help prevent the further spread of both flu viruses this winter and spring, urges Clorox.

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Busby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Calif.’s Big Blue to begin bus stop redevelopment

The proposed new stops will utilize sustainable materials and feature passenger-friendly maps and timetables and improved amenities. All stops will also be equipped with GPS-based technology to provide different kinds of real-time schedule information to waiting passengers.

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Railby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Alstom, Schneider Electric acquire Areva T&D

Agreement for the acquisition of the transmission and distribution business, comes as a result of negotiations that started on Nov. 30, 2009, and after the completion of the consultation of the relevant employee representatives.

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Railby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Hungarian railway orders Bombardier locomotives

The locomotives are intended for passenger service in Hungary as well as for cross-border transport to Austria and Germany.

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Paratransitby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Ohio paratransit cuts strand riders

Only those living within three-quarters of a mile of Lorain County Transit’s remaining two fixed routes will still have service. The Chronicle Telegram talks with riders affected by the cuts.

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