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Managementby StaffNovember 13, 2002

New York transit community honors FTA's Dorn

Dorn's contributions included the FTA's establishment of the Lower Manhattan Recovery Office to process the release of Federal funds for recovery projects.

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Managementby StaffNovember 13, 2002

ABC delivers M1035 coach to Sun Travel

The M1035 was equipped with a Cummins ISB 205HP engine and an Allison 2400 transmission.

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Managementby StaffNovember 8, 2002

NYC MTA may reduce services, raise fares

Possible reductions include bus, subway and commuter train service in order to help close a projected $663 million budget gap.

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Managementby StaffNovember 7, 2002

Cincinnati voters reject funding transit plan

A half-cent sales tax on the ballot in Hamilton County to fund the local portion of the regional transit plan was defeated 68% to 32%.

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Managementby StaffNovember 6, 2002

ABA president talks TEA-21 at transportation conference

Competition with transit agencies seeking new revenue streams is another strong concern among private bus operators that was discussed during the conference.

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Managementby StaffNovember 5, 2002

Hybrid fuel cell bus enters service in California

The ThunderPower LLC bus achieves 7 to 11 miles per gallon, double the mileage of convential buses.

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Managementby StaffNovember 4, 2002

Algerians riot over lack of public transport

Nearly 200 students set up a roadblock outside of Merouana, 260 miles southeast of the capital, to demand transportation to Constantine, the large coastal city where they study.

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Managementby StaffOctober 30, 2002

Montgomery, Ala., adds eight SLFs to fleet

The 30-foot vehicles, manufactured by Thomas Dennis Company, will provide fixed-route transit services.

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Managementby StaffOctober 30, 2002

Congressional candidates support public transit, survey shows

Ninety-six percent of 114 congressional candidates responding view public transportation as an essential part of a balanced transportation program.

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Managementby StaffOctober 29, 2002

FTA launches emergency preparedness forums

The forums were created to help communities become better prepared to respond to emergency situations.

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