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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2011

TriMet pilots audible pedestrian warning system

Equipped 10 buses with an external audible warning system that announces in English and in Spanish when a bus is turning. The test will help the agency determine if an automatic audible warning will make it safer for those near a turning bus.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2011

Sound Transit to add 34 alt fuel buses

Board members authorized $16.9 million for the purchase of 24 40-foot hybrid buses from Gillig Corp., and $8.1 million for 10 60-foot clean diesel buses from New Flyer.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2011

Web Extra: MV Transportation charity arm awards grants

Organizations will use the travel training grants to expand current programs that provide one-on-one training to people with disabilities, so that they have the skills required to travel safely on fixed-route buses or rail systems in their area.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2011

Edmonton Transit approves disabled transit pilot

Will equip 50 buses with GPS technology and automated stop announcements by September 2012 to take pressure off its paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2011

ROUSH CleanTech to equip A-Z Bus Sales

The independent bus dealer will be the first to be licensed to purchase and install the ROUSH CleanTech liquid propane autogas fuel system on newer model year buses and trucks, including Ford E-series vans and Ford E-350 and E-450 cutaway chassis.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2011

Trailways adds Ohio-based charter company

Precious Cargo — a name that stems from the company’s commitment to safety first for its core business of transporting school children — began in 1993 with a fleet of school buses, and added equipment over the years to its current 25 vehicles, including nine full-size coaches and 13 school buses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2011

DesignLine to open production facility in Abu Dhabi

With the joint venture and increased requests for 30-, 35- and 40-foot hybrid-electric buses, company expects the resulting employment opportunities to more than double its current workforce in both Charlotte, N.C., and Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2011

Businesses oppose Southern Calif. BRT plan

Some merchants claim that the new buses and U-turns will cause traffic congestion and bus riders don’t spend much money or time at restaurants or shops.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2011

Clever Devices to equip N.J. buses with real-time info

The agency authorized a $22 million contract with the supplier for hardware, software and services for the installation of smart bus equipment on approximately 1,040 transit, cruiser and articulated buses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2011

N.Y. lawmakers want regs for Chinatown buses

Lack of regulation has caused numerous problems in the community including congestion, pollution and inefficiency on the part of bus companies, according to elected officials.

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