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Managementby StaffMay 29, 2003

Tempe, Ariz., transit program wins advertising award

The campaign employed a variety of advertising, public relations and public involvement activities to encourage Tempe residents to ride the bus, bike and walk.

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Railby StaffMay 29, 2003

Bombardier receives $165 million Deutsche Bahn order

Vehicle delivery is scheduled to start in May 2004. German rail operator, Deutsche Bahn intends to use the trains in S-Bahn operation.

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Managementby StaffMay 28, 2003

L.A. MTA's FY 2004 budget adjusts fares

The basic cash fare would decrease by 10 cents to $1.25 but the cost of a monthly pass would be raised by $10.

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Managementby StaffMay 28, 2003

Carey Indiana adds ABC's M1035 to fleet

The M1035's are equipped with Cummins 205 horsepower engines, Allison 2400 transmissions and remote heated side mirrors with LED turn signals.

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Managementby StaffMay 27, 2003

LaFrance Industries acquires STI/Kings product line

An ISO 9002 certified supplier, LaFrance, employs 400 and produces high quality flat and plush fabrics for a number of different transportation markets.

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Managementby StaffMay 27, 2003

Maryland to replace tokens with fare card system

Tokens are used on an estimated 2% of trips on MTA buses, light rail and subway trains, a figure that has been in steady decline.

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Managementby StaffMay 24, 2003

TSA security measures for U.S. rail go into effect

Protective measures include using bomb-sniffing dogs and removing or replacing trash cans.

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Managementby StaffMay 23, 2003

Nation's first hydrogen fuel cell bus shown at expo

Other vehicles on display at the Third Annual Fuel Cell Expo include a 40-foot phosphoric acid fuel cell bus, a battery electric bus and a hybrid electric bus.

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Managementby StaffMay 22, 2003

FirstGroup to acquire Coach USA transit assets

Operational assets of Coach USA's transit division will be purchased for $22.5 million.

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Managementby StaffMay 21, 2003

Cubic receives $2.2 million BART order

Cubic will implement technology to allow commuters to park with the same ticket they use for BART trains and buses.

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