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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2013

NTSB's Hersman talks safety with UMA board

Said that the NTSB is "interested in providing solutions, not just identifying problems," and said it is imperative to "educate the public to make the choice to put safety first."

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2013

UMA, NTA select Atlanta to host 2016 Travel Exchange

Inaugural event, held January 2013 in Orlando, Fla., brought together more than 3,600 tour and travel buyers and sellers, including 1,176 buyers from 632 companies.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2013

FRA awards $2.2M to Fla. rail project

Grant for the City of Tavares, Fla., to help with upgrades along a 57-mile stretch of Florida Central Railroad track between Orlando and Umatilla, Fla.

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ArticlesApril 24, 2013

New report IDs human service agency link to mobility

Easter Seals study calls for developing more information and technical assistance for mobility management.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2013

Coach driver in Pa. crash had no drugs, alcohol in system

Toxicology tests showed that the Johnstown tour bus driver who crashed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, killing the Seton Hill University women's lacrosse coach, her unborn child and himself, also had no prior medical condition. The driver died of blunt force trauma at the scene.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2013

UMA, NTA to host motorcoach safety roundtable

Organizers look forward to a productive exchange of ideas and information about motorcoach safety, with an eye toward awareness and education among tour providers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2013

Plan to launch private Boston-to-N.Y. bus criticized

After the recent demise of discount Boston-to-New York carrier Fung Wah, Interstate Bus owner Joel Azumah said the time is right to launch the service, but local leaders fear they are being left out of the process.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2013

Advocate: Iowa’s DART not doing enough for paratransit

Des Moines Human Rights Commission says the agency is not meeting the needs of disabled and elderly bus riders, especially on the city’s south side. A DART spokesperson said that one south-side route that consultants proposed cutting was restored based on rider feedback.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

Georgia Tech student transportation alternative sees success

Green Operated Transit Carrying Humanity Around (GOTCHA) rides is drawing more interest from students since it was established on campus last October. Georgia Tech is the fifth college campus to use the service.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2013

ABC makes several announcements at UMA

News includes delivery of 8,000th Van Hool.

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