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Paratransitby StaffAugust 1, 2008

Utah Transit to raise fares again

The high cost of diesel fuel has caused the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to raise fares on its buses and trains for the second time in three months.

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Managementby StaffAugust 1, 2008

Gillig Corp. under new ownership

Now owned by Henry Crown & Co., will operate under CC Industries Inc.

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Managementby StaffAugust 1, 2008

Chicago offers free rides to military personnel

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced that active U.S. military personnel and qualifying disabled veterans will be able to register for the new CTA Military Service Pass, which will allow them to ride free on CTA buses and trains.

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Managementby StaffJuly 31, 2008

The T riders donate more than 3,000 meals

A Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) bus, packed with cans and boxed foods, delivered the equivalent of 3,300 meals to the Tarrant Area Food Bank.

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Managementby StaffJuly 31, 2008

APTA to release transit savings reports

Report will show how much a person can save on a monthly and yearly basis by taking public transit and living with one less car in his or her household.

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Railby StaffJuly 30, 2008

METRO Briefs

Seattle to vote on $17.9B transit plan. Highway fund may borrow from mass transit. Northern California cancels rail tax measure.

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 30, 2008

National lab debuts new green technology bus

Features a high-strength stainless steel body and chassis and a hybrid power system that primarily uses stored electrical energy.

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Railby StaffJuly 30, 2008

Alstom to supply 26 regional trains to Germany

The contract represents nearly $156 million (USD) and covers 26 electric propulsion trains, including 21 three-car trains and five four-car trains.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 30, 2008

Measure B funds Oakland paratransit program

Oakland, Calif.-based AC Transit and BART announced that they will use Measure B funds to implement new projects over the next two years.

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Railby StaffJuly 30, 2008

Virginia Beach LRT study signed by governor

Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine signed a bill for the study of light rail transit in Virginia Beach, which will likely be for a 10 mile extension of neighboring Norfolk's 7.4-mile starter line, The Tide.

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