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Motorcoachby StaffSeptember 11, 2009

NTSB reiterates motorcoach safety recs

Board also makes recommendation to NHTSA.

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Motorcoachby StaffSeptember 11, 2009

Daimler delivers Setra S 417s to N.Y.

The two coaches feature rear windows and satellite television, back-up cameras for safety, along with auto-retract seat backs and leather-wrapped steering wheels.

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Busby StaffSeptember 10, 2009

METRO Briefs

Former BART officer to stand trial for murder. Coach driver exonerated. Senate confirms new MTA Chairman.

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Busby StaffSeptember 10, 2009

MBTA announces bus service improvements

With GPS technology, the T's 1,040 buses are tracked in real-time, allowing bus dispatchers to know the exact location of each bus, and the ability to immediately detect delays in service.

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Busby StaffSeptember 10, 2009

GCRTA breaks ground on Tubbs Jones Transit Center

The late Congresswoman was a strong supporter of transit in general and this facility in particular. The $6.4 million transit center, named in Jones’ honor, is expected to open in fall 2011.

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Busby StaffSeptember 10, 2009

ABA partners with Monster.com

Members will have access to Monster’s TargetPost, an eCommerce solution, allowing them to select a posting using a set of pre-defined job titles with associated job descriptions in a variety of industries, including transportation.

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Busby StaffSeptember 10, 2009

Rotary Lift launches inspection program

Nationwide heavy-duty lift inspection program, “Inspect to Protect,” makes it easy to find a qualified lift inspector. Also provides a certificate detailing what was found during the inspection, any adjustments made and parts replaced for each lift.

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Busby StaffSeptember 10, 2009

CTA to debut developer Web tools page

Will provide pre-packaged application program interfaces, or APIs, initially for bus and rail schedules, customer alerts and Bus Tracker. Improved data access will enable developers to create new desktop and mobile applications.

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Busby StaffSeptember 10, 2009

NYSDOT receives ARRA funds for rural transit

The $20 million in funding will enable small cities and rural counties to purchase 149 buses, upgrade maintenance facilities, build bus shelters and install signage.

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Motorcoachby StaffSeptember 9, 2009

ABA trip planning tool tops 50 destinations

Online info includes resources for bus and tour operators seeking information on motorcoach parking, drop-off points and other critical information has more than doubled in the number of destination resources provided in the past few months.

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