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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2015

CHK America completes first tier of GRTC bus stop signage improvements

Tier One modernizes 300 stops along two of GRTC’s busiest routes with each stop receiving upgrades that include new flags with clearly visible route and bus stop numbers as well as eye-level, easy-to-use printed schedule and map information.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2015

Transit management expert to inspire at BusCon 2015 keynote address

The keynote address, “Driving Excellence” will be delivered on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. by Mark Aesch, CEO of TransPro, a management consultancy that guides transit systems.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2015

US High Speed Rail launches TOD Institute, conference

Will work to increase the supply of new TODs and rail systems across America and will be holding a series of national and local events bringing together business and political leaders with planners and experts to advance knowledge sharing and project deal making.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2015

San Francisco's Loop commuter services acquired by Hallcon Corp.

The acquisition will enable the family-owned, 40-year-old transportation services company to expand its industry-leading commuter bus services beyond the Bay Area to markets across the country.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2015

CapMetro marks accessibility milestone with achievements

Agency was first in Texas to achieve 100% vehicle accessibility. Took delivery of its first lift-equipped buses in 1986.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloJuly 27, 2015

Bus Simulator Training: How to Get It Right!

It’s no secret that I am a firm believer in bus simulator training. I enjoyed the benefits of utilizing simulators as a supplemental training tool during my days at New York City Transit. The simulators helped us produce outstanding results by targeting specific outcomes. If your simulator training is not producing what you expected it to deliver, the answer is plain and simple: something is wrong!

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2015

Fla. man headbutts bus, loses

The force of his headbutt shattered the glass doors and left him more than a little shaken up. The man reportedly woke up and left the scene, but the entire incident was caught on video.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2015

Pellet gun attacks plaguing Nev. transit agency

In the last month, 17 windows on 12 RTC of Washoe County buses have been shot out by vandals with a BB or pellet gun. So far, the vandalism has cost RTC an estimated $20,000.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2015

Port Authority to realign gates at NYC bus terminal

The changes are aimed at improving bus operations and reducing congestion in the terminal that can stretch back out into the inbound Lincoln Tunnel and beyond.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2015

Motorcoach offerings abound at BusCon 2015

The UMA is continuing its partnership with BusCon by sponsoring two informative sessions on the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 28 — Social Media Mastery for Motorcoach Operators and Alcohol - What is Your Liability? The show continues on Tuesday and Wednesday with even more educational sessions and the chance to check out BusCon’s show floor

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