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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2014

Fla. agency approves route optimization, service change plan

The Route Optimization Initiative allows the JTA to overhaul the fixed-bus route system in Jacksonville, a part of a five-year strategic plan to enhance the economic viability of greater Jacksonville.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2014

Temsa, CH extend exclusive distribution partnership

Since February 2010, CH Bus Sales has been the exclusive distributor of Temsa motorcoaches in the U.S., and more recently in Canada, offering sales, service and after-sales support.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2014

Cleveland opens new University station

The new facility, near Case Western Reserve University, replaces an aging rail station and bus terminal, built in 1956, with a modern facility that significantly improves access for pedestrians and people with disabilities.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2014

Study: Hillsborough must expand bus service before seeking rail grants

The study, which was conducted by AECOM, has reportedly dismayed advocates of a plan to put a tax-for-transportation referendum on an upcoming ballot, perhaps by 2016.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2014

M-1 project awards $40M in contracts to local and minority businesses

Detroit-based companies, along with women, minority and disadvantaged business enterprises, have been awarded nearly 30% of the construction and concurrent road work for the M-1 RAIL streetcar project.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2014

The Rapid launches BRT line

The FTA contributed approximately $32 million toward the $40 million total Silver Line project cost, including $19 million through its Capital Investment Grant Program and $13 million through its Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2014

KCATA to open CNG fueling station

The station allows buses to be fueled in less than seven minutes and will enable KCATA to fill more than 200 buses nightly.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2014

Pedestrians, commuter rail users happiest says study

Cycling (82%), driving (77%), metro riders (76%) and bus riders (75.5%) rounded out the top six categories, according to a study by McGill University that examined of the modes for work travel users are most satisfied with.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2014

Seattle area transit agency chooses Proterra for EV program

Following a one-year trial period, King County Metro has option to purchase up to 200 more buses and additional fast-charge systems, depending on the outcome of the demonstration.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2014

Ferguson, Mo. protests interrupting bus services

As a result of delays and reroutes, some residents in the area say it has been difficult getting around town and some fear they may lose their jobs.

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