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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 23, 2008

METRO Briefs

Motorcoach company loaning insurance. Charter service selling luxury inauguration train trip. Fare hackers team with MBTA.

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Railby StaffDecember 23, 2008

NYCT rolls out ‘new technology’ cars

Features include computer-monitored throttles and speedometers for better control and smoother ride and an onboard, computerized diagnostic system that allows quicker repair when a failure does occur.

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Paratransitby StaffDecember 23, 2008

Welbes named new FTA executive director

In his new position, Welbes will be accountable for providing executive leadership and continuity for the day-to-day administration and operation of the full range of FTA's responsibilities.

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Managementby StaffDecember 23, 2008

Houston Metro donates bikes to kids

Transit authority mechanics raised $1,374 this year, translating into about 28 bikes – just more than half of last year’s 47.

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Managementby StaffDecember 23, 2008

DRI Mobitec Group wins Dubai order

The agreement, which specifically includes RTA, may provide more than $8 million in potential revenues for the company as related specifically to RTA's requirements.

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Paratransitby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Sun Metro extends LNG contract with Clean Energy

The LNG is used directly to fuel certain buses as well as converted to CNG fuel, which is used to power the balance of the Sun Metro natural gas fleet that includes 144 natural gas buses, together with six diesel buses.

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Managementby StaffDecember 22, 2008

NABI participates in 'Stuff the Bus' effort for the needy

Wichita Transit buses stopped at 68 different locations in Wichita and Hutchinson, Kan., December 1 to 6, collecting gifts donated from local businesses, schools, retail stores and individuals.

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Managementby StaffDecember 22, 2008

COTA approves agreement with TWU

The three-year labor contract is effective retroactively to Dec. 1, 2008 through November 30, 2011.

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Railby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Calif. High-Speed Rail deputy director named ‘Woman of the Year’

Annual award honors “a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation.”

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Busby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Current issues university transit operations are facing

Ridership fluctuations, funding, maintaining aging fleet and meeting parking demands are some issues at the forefront for university transit system operators.

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