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Busby StaffFebruary 24, 2009

Utah showcases electronic fare system at industry event

In addition to accepting credit and debit card payments, the new EFC system is also being used to validate UTA-issued passes carried by corporate and educational customers as well.

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Busby StaffFebruary 24, 2009

Rep. Shuster introduces bus, coach passenger safety legislation

New safety standards would be based on sound scientific research and crash test data and may include requirements for seat belts, improved window glazing, stronger roof construction, better fire suppression and protection, and improved emergency exits.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 24, 2009

MCI delivers to Hawaii's Royal Star

New E4500s feature a Cummins engine coupled with an Allison Transmission powertrain, as well as Amaya Brasil seats with self-retracting footrests and Aesys destination signs.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 24, 2009

ABA: Bus operators face evacuation funding delays

Many family-owned and operated bus businesses that came to Texas to help in recent hurricane evacuations now face financial instability due to a delay in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds disbursement.

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Paratransitby StaffFebruary 23, 2009

NTSB offers disaster response course

Course, designed specifically for commercial transportation officials, representatives of federal agencies, staff of non-governmental relief organizations and emergency managers, will focus on the understanding of how professionals can most effectively support the family assistance efforts within their organizations.

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Busby StaffFebruary 23, 2009

U.S. DOT solicits R&D help

Small businesses are invited to submit innovative research proposals that address high priority national transportation goals during the solicitation period, which runs from Feb. 13 through April 15.

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Paratransitby StaffFebruary 23, 2009

New site offers emerging transit technology info

Features news updates, events calendar, vendor directory, industry links and is designed to be a clearinghouse of information that can help transit professionals stay up-to-date about developments and inform decision-making in all aspects of transit technology.

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Busby StaffFebruary 23, 2009

IndyGo to launch new express service

Greenwood, Ind., service is funded for three years by a $1.8 million CMAQ federal grant, which provides 80 percent of the funding with a 20 percent local match provided by the city of Greenwood.

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Busby StaffFebruary 23, 2009

Kent State University seeks shuttle bus alternative

Seeking contractor to provide 27,000 hours of service in the first year of the contract. Fleet size is expected to be 14 buses, including 12 26-passenger vehicles and two buses for passengers with special needs.

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Busby StaffFebruary 23, 2009

Marketing bus services to new students

More than four of five campuses (83 percent) reported posting transit system maps or schedules on their websites. Slightly more than one in 10 (11 percent) use bus wraps to help advertise the school’s bus program.

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