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Busby StaffJune 15, 2009

Merced County Transit joins Twitter

Through Twitter, Merced County Transit followers will receive real-time updates on their cell phones and computers regarding route delays, service changes, and special announcements.

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Busby StaffJune 15, 2009

APTA : 9 of 10 systems to raise fares, cut service

Report is based on a survey of 98 APTA transit system members representing more than one-half of the nation's transit riders, and includes 10 of the top 15 agencies in terms of annual ridership.

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Busby StaffJune 15, 2009

N.H. university to use ARRA funds for bus purchase

The $1.7 million grant will be used to replace four aging compressed natural gas vehicles with four new buses.

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Busby StaffJune 15, 2009

Shuttle to help with Georgia university parking issues

Augusta State University students will have access to more frequent service and be able to track vehicles via cell phones.

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Busby StaffJune 15, 2009

San Diego launches SuperLoop to University City

Project cost is estimated at $16.2 million, which includes the purchase of 12 hybrid buses. Annual operating cost is expected to be $3.3 million, and all funding will come from a local half-cent sales tax approved by voters.

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Busby StaffJune 15, 2009

U. of Illinois expands Zipcar program

Two new vehicles join the current vehicles located on campus (two) and in the communities of Champaign and Urbana (two each).

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Motorcoachby StaffJune 12, 2009

METRO Briefs

London subway strike ends. SF Muni to limit bus stops. Families of Hurricane Rita coach victims reach settlement.

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Busby StaffJune 12, 2009

NJ Transit to purchase locomotives, shelters

The board's decision enables the agency to purchase an additional nine ALP-46A electric locomotives and spare parts for $72 million.

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Busby StaffJune 12, 2009

Nova Bus to supply N.Y. MTA fleet

The LFS Artic buses feature a stainless steel structure, a particulate filter that reduces emissions and a time-tested front door access ramp for mobility impaired passengers.

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Busby StaffJune 11, 2009

MARTA ARRA funds reallocation approved

The proposal enables the authority to address a significant budget deficit and avoid making drastic cuts in service to balance its Fiscal Year 2010 budget. MARTA, in turn, will reallocate $25 million of the authority's capital dollars to fund transit-related projects in the MARTA service area.

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