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Managementby StaffJune 9, 2003

L.A. DOT, Connex install GPS on express buses

The system, manufactured by Navtrak Inc., allows dispatchers to know exactly where a bus is in real time, enhancing safety by monitoring bus speed and location.

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Managementby StaffJune 6, 2003

Palm Tran boasts record-breaking ridership numbers

Palm Tran (Fla.) fixed routes recorded more than 3.5 million passenger boardings for a six-month period, an increase of 13.27% from the same period in FY 2002.

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Managementby StaffJune 6, 2003

Gillig, MCI deliver to Minnesota Valley Transit

MVTA will replace obsolete, non-accessible buses with 12 low-floor Gillig buses and seven 45-foot coaches from Motor Coach Industries.

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Managementby StaffJune 5, 2003

Digital Recorders unit wins destination sign orders

The seven orders, totaling more than $1.13 million, will benefit public transit fleets in six states.

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Managementby StaffJune 4, 2003

Report reveals policy options for CO2 reduction

The U.S. transportation system emits more CO2 than any other nation's total economy, except that of China, and presently accounts for seven of 10 barrels of oil this nation consumes.

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Managementby StaffJune 3, 2003

U.S. DOT changes employee drug testing rules

The new rule prevents employees in transportation industries from being unfairly found to have violated the department's regulations.

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Railby StaffJune 2, 2003

New Delhi metro rail ridership dwindles

From nearly 200,000 people who rode the train daily after its opening, the numbers have dwindled to a daily average of 40,000 to 50,000 people.

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Managementby StaffJune 2, 2003

Maxon to use design software to test lifts

Engineers can perform strength, strain and interference tests within a computer model before any actual fabrications are manufactured.

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Managementby StaffMay 30, 2003

Annapolis Transit summer youth pass offers savings

The Summer Youth Pass costs $25.00, a substantial discount compared to two months of unlimited adult bus passes, which costs $160.00.

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Managementby StaffMay 30, 2003

MCI forms fleet support division

Under the new structure, MCI Service Parts, Service Centers, field service representatives and the MCI warranty department will become one enterprise for greater customer response.

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