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Managementby StaffMay 17, 2002

Mineta opens new Ohio transit center during bus tour

Center features include a large customer-service waiting area, real time passenger information displays and a park and ride facility.

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Managementby StaffMay 16, 2002

MPOs ask Congress for more resources

MPOs are funded through the dedication of 1% of the federal transportation budget.

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Busby StaffMay 14, 2002

Lima plans to implement a BRT system

The proposed BRT system will include 150-passenger extended buses for trunk routes and conventional buses (80 to 100 passengers) for feeder routes.

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Busby StaffMay 14, 2002

BRT definition still under debate

At one of several Federal Transit Administration BRT workshops held across the country, bus industry officials meeting in Los Angeles in April could not reach a consensus on how this "new" mode of transportation should be categorized.

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Managementby StaffMay 14, 2002

Dead snake stalls BART extension for second time

Discovery of a dead garter snake last fall halted construction and cost BART $1.07 million.

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Railby StaffMay 14, 2002

S.C. Amtrak crash injures 15

The train, carrying 120 passengers and 13 crew members, was traveling south from New York to Miami when it derailed at 9:07 a.m.

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Managementby StaffMay 13, 2002

TARTA to use SLF 200 for transit service

Vehicle features include Class 1 multiplex wiring, MercedesBenz 906 diesel engines and 42-inch-wide front and rear doors.

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Railby StaffMay 10, 2002

Subcommittee approves $1.9 billion for Amtrak

A subsection of the bill requires the railway to submit periodic assessments to the government.

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Managementby StaffMay 9, 2002

Easton Coach acquires VecTour of PA

Effective May 10, VecTour Inc. will divest itself of all of its operating companies.

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Managementby StaffMay 9, 2002

Cleveland RTA to participate in EPA clean air project

RTA estimates a reduction in particulate emissions of 3.45 tons annually as a result of the program.

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