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Busby StaffDecember 21, 2009

New Flyer to provide support for OC Transpo buses

The center is expected to employ approximately 12 employees when it opens.

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Railby StaffDecember 21, 2009

Ansaldo signs $11.9M D.C. Metro contract

Responsible for upgrading the automatic train control system, which includes replacing switches and signals and upgrading eight interlockings from mechanical relays to Microlok II solid state controls.

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Busby StaffDecember 21, 2009

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Mich.'s GVSU sees record ridership for 10th year

A total of 20 buses run five separate routes, every six minutes to seven minutes, both within and around the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses seven days a week.

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Railby StaffDecember 18, 2009

Phoenix Metro hires new CEO

Steve Banta, who has more than 23 years in the transit industry, has worked in progressively important management roles for several public transit agencies including in his current role as Portland, Ore. TriMet's executive director of operations.

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Busby StaffDecember 18, 2009

REI introduces YouTube, electronic catalog

YouTube page features videos about REI's BUS-WATCH product, including a DVR demo and school bus sample.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 18, 2009

Senate Committee passes motorcoach safety act

The safety measures required by the bill have been the subject of numerous safety recommendations issued by the NTSB over the past four decades.

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Railby StaffDecember 17, 2009

Fla. governor signs rail expansion bill

Legislation aims to bring commuter rail to South Florida, and win federal funds for a bullet train linking Tampa and Orlando

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Busby StaffDecember 17, 2009

D.C. Metro GM addresses safety

Catoe made a statement to the board of directors at the start of Metro's Customer Service, Operations and Safety Committee meeting on Thursday.

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Busby StaffDecember 17, 2009

Calgary Transit rejects use of snow tires on fleet

During a trial run, buses equipped with the special tires were still sliding and getting stuck in the snow.

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Paratransitby StaffDecember 17, 2009

N.Y. MTA unanimously approves 2010 budget

The board also authorized the MTA to schedule public hearings regarding some of the service changes included in the budget. The budget does not include a fare increase in 2010, adhering to the schedule identified with the Legislature in the spring.

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