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Busby StaffDecember 22, 2008

University bus service buoyed by cheaper fuel

The months-long decline in fuel prices has taken pressure off campus shuttle bus programs, providing a funding cushion and reducing the need to consider service cuts, according to several university transportation professionals.

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Busby StaffDecember 22, 2008

University of Akron expands shuttle bus service

University cut its long-term ties with the local transit system, Metro RTA, in the fall of 2007 and has embarked on an ambitious shuttle bus program that provides greater flexibility, control and coverage.

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Managementby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Toronto Transit Commission to charge for parking

Parking fees will be announced early next year, with payment options of either cash or credit card.

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Managementby StaffDecember 22, 2008

NYCT, TWU issue operator safety proposals

In addition to a pilot program for partitions, both parties are considering whether modifications in fare policy might reduce the potential for assaults.

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Managementby StaffDecember 22, 2008

MV wins Abbott Park, Ill., shuttle contract

MV will implement several features to increase safety, improve maintenance and increase on-time performance, such as DriveCams, FleetFocus maintenance management software and its own real-time monitoring system.

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Railby StaffDecember 22, 2008

FRA to create positive train control regulations

Developing the new rules is a necessary first step to specify how the technically complex PTC systems must function and describe how FRA will assess a railroad’s PTC implementation plan before it can become operational.

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Managementby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Cummins to supply NABI with natural gas engines

Will provide 260 CNG CWI ISL G engines for CompoBus buses.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 22, 2008

ABC delivers Van Hools to Virginia

The 81-seat coaches — the first TD925s in North America to be equipped with the Allison Gen IV automatic transmission — are powered by 450 hp Cummins ISM engines.

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Managementby StaffDecember 19, 2008

Specialty Vehicles unveils new Metro tram

Popular features include self-leveling suspension, wheelchair accessibility, hydrostatic drive system, fiberglass seats, articulated steering, Cummins engine and a unique, sleek body style.

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Managementby StaffDecember 19, 2008

METRO Briefs

NY MTA passes 'doomsday' budget. DC Metro plans Inauguration Day charges. MCI reorganization plan approved.

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