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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2012

S.F. Muni, police launch anti-theft campaign

Reminds riders that stations and vehicles are an extension of city streets and require the same level of vigilance. Recent targeting of smart phones and other high-end electronic devices by thieves are the focus of the 2,000-plus public service ads in place on Muni buses and light rail trains.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2012

Ohio State U. planning ‘greener’ campus

Focusing on transportation alternatives, such as its Campus Area Bus Service buses, which run on biodiesel and bicycling.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2012

London launches revamped double-decker bus

The buses, which are equipped with diesel-electric hybrid technology, cost an estimated $2.25 million apiece.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2012

Experts say BRT could boost Detroit region

Representatives from transit agencies in other major cities shared how rapid transit buses helped them improve service, increase ridership and attract redevelopment. Creating a regional agency to operate the system would force coordination and efficiency on overlapping city and suburban bus providers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

LSU sees results from revamping campus transit

With a fleet of 23 buses, the LSU Tiger Trails Transit System provides a safe, convenient and free bus service for LSU students, faculty, staff and visitors, both on and off campus, serving approximately one million, annually.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

GSU plans to improve campus transit

The Department of Parking and Transportation plans to purchase new low-floor biodiesel buses and add a kiosk to one of the campus' busiest bus stops.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2012

REI, Velvac forge partnership

The integration of their products will ultimately improve driver and passenger safety, mitigating risk and providing external vehicle assistance on transit, shuttle and school buses, according to both companies.

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ArticlesFebruary 23, 2012

World’s longest guided busway opens in UK

Since August 2011, passengers have been riding comfortable, well-appointed buses that can attain speeds of 60 miles per hour on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2012

Detroit DOT gets new buses, CEO

The Detroit DOT recently brought Ron Freeland on board as its new CEO and received 46 new buses, which provide better passenger comfort and increased use of intelligent vehicle systems.

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ArticlesFebruary 22, 2012

U. of Alabama grows fleet to keep pace with student population

Celebrating its fifth year, the University of Alabama’s Crimson Ride transit service recently signed a contract with Nova Bus for two buses per year over a five-year span to both replace vehicles and expand services.

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