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Busby StaffFebruary 19, 2009

N.Y. MTA unveils trip planner interactive map

Users can pan to any area in New York City and, with a click on the tool bar, view a location on either a road map or aerial view while utilizing multiple zoom levels.

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Busby StaffFebruary 18, 2009

METRO Briefs

Canada pledging $500M to GO Transit. Emanuel: Obama pushed for high-speed rail. Seattle transit faced with $58M revenue dip.

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Busby StaffFebruary 18, 2009

San Diego MTS debuts NABI BRT ad campaign

Multi-media campaign includes 13 billboards around San Diego, bus shelter posters, door hangers and a photo contest.

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Busby StaffFebruary 18, 2009

L.A. Metro converting to TAP cards

Transit Access Pass is the new electronic fare payment system that will eventually unify all of Los Angeles County’s transit operators through a single, reusable payment card.

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Busby StaffFebruary 18, 2009

TransitCenter: stimulus bill a win for transit riders

Employees can now save up to $1,000 a year or more on their transit commute, representing a potential $440 a year increase in what they can save if their commuting expenses exceed the current monthly cap of $120 per month.

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Railby StaffFebruary 18, 2009

U.K. rail to test recycled plastic ties

Network Rail’s trial will use approximately 20 tons of recycled waste material to form the new ties, which will replace timber ties along some of the rural lines on the network.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 18, 2009

Wisconsin operation offers sleep apnea program

Kobussen Buses Ltd. partnered with Sleep Apnea Solutions Inc. to institute a program to promote employee wellness and help prevent accidents associated with drowsy driving.

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Busby StaffFebruary 18, 2009

March Networks enhances VideoSphere app

New capabilities enable bus fleet operators to generate recurring revenue through the sale of dynamic advertisements displayed via onboard digital signage.

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Paratransitby StaffFebruary 17, 2009

Obama signs $787B stimulus plan

The economic recovery legislation provides $8.4 billion for investments in public transportation projects and $9.3 billion for intercity rail projects.

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Busby StaffFebruary 17, 2009

HNTB: Americans behind better infrastructure

According to a new study, more than four in five Americans agree making sacrifices to pay for infrastructure improvements now will make the difference between a more prosperous or a more difficult future for the next generation.

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