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Busby StaffOctober 26, 2009

UC Berkeley Lab considers MV for shuttle service

The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's aging bus fleet has prompted it to start negotiations to outsource its shuttle bus service, a move opposed by current unionized drivers.

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Busby StaffOctober 26, 2009

Univ. of Florida hosts 'One Less Car' event

University of Florida focuses on bus ridership, carpooling and car sharing to reduce campus traffic.

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Technologyby StaffOctober 26, 2009

WVU opens transportation hub

The 7,000-square-foot Mountaineer Station features a 500-space parking garage for both permit and short-term use, a commuter student lounge with lockers, interior bicycle storage and showers, a waiting area for Mountain Line and campus bus passengers, direct access to the Health Sciences Center PRT Station, and information stations for Mountain Line and WVU transportation services.

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New Mobilityby StaffOctober 26, 2009

UC Irvine launches bike-sharing program

Membership costs $40 annually and is available to students, faculty and staff with a valid UCI identification card.

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Busby StaffOctober 26, 2009

CU at Boulder considers frosh parking ban

Student fees cover bus passes. The campus has about 65 bikes to rent, as well as a program that allows students to check out cars and a carpool system.

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Busby StaffOctober 26, 2009

U. of Arkansas uses ARRA funds to purchase 3 Orion VIIs

The Orion VII buses have a high passenger capacity, wide doors, a low-floor design and a kneeling feature that make boarding easy and fast to maintain service efficiency.

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Busby StaffOctober 23, 2009

BART, social network game to promote transit

Foursquare combines social networking elements with game mechanics, urging users to explore neighborhoods and recommend places to others.

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Busby StaffOctober 23, 2009

METRO Briefs

Advocates stump for HSR funds. D.C. Metro to test backup system. AC Transit's GM resigns.

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Motorcoachby StaffOctober 23, 2009

Prevost opens B.C. service center

Facility has four bays and one wash pad. In addition to normal daytime business hours Monday through Friday, after-hours or holiday appointments may also be arranged.

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Motorcoachby StaffOctober 23, 2009

MCI delivers J4500s to Toronto

Can-ar has purchased eight MCI J4500s over past three years, citing an appreciation for the model's smooth ride, clean-diesel technology, curb appeal and passenger amenities such as the patented spiral entryway.

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