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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2013

Metro Gold Line awards final contract

The $48.7 million contract is for final design and construction of parking facilities for the future Gold Line stations, as well as enhancements at and around the stations to improve intermodal connectivity for train riders arriving by bus, foot or on bicycles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

MCI delivers to Nebraska, Maine

Arrow Stage Lines received six J4500 coaches, two Setra S 417 models and an MCI D4505. Meanwhile, Cyr Bus received a new Setra Top Class S 417.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

Texas’ VIA rolls out electric bus service

Called the Arc, the service was made possible by a $5,000,000 TIGGER grant . The agency bought three electric-powered buses built by Proterra to run the service.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2013

Amtrak campaign promotes Acela business amenities

The fully integrated "Take Off" campaign includes digital, print, out of home and TV elements.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2013

TriMet honors bus driver for 30 years of stellar service

Rolynd Puckett, who has been a TriMet bus operator for 38 years, was awarded the distinction of Gold Master Operator as part of the agency’s Master Operator Program. The agency’s Master Operator Program recognizes bus and rail operators who achieve overall excellence in their duties as professional drivers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2013

Texas to expand paratransit

After receiving a $4.2 million fleet replacement grant, the Texoma Area Paratransit System announced plans to increase its number of buses from 94 to more than 120, and is working with veterans groups to set up a route that would serve them.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2013

Prevost opens Houston service center

The service center is staffed with Prevost technicians, who are certified for bumper-to-bumper maintenance and repair for all Nova Bus vehicles and Prevost and Volvo Bus coaches, including Volvo engine and transmission.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2013

Fla.’s PSTA adds 8 Gillig hybrid buses to fleet

The new diesel-electric hybrid SmartBuses were purchased with federal grant funds and will replace the eight oldest buses in the agency’s fleet.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2013

Visual Marking receives APTA sustainability honor

Company provides a wide cross-section of quality transportation signs and graphics. Creating a variety of branding and print media for APTA business members, builders, consultants, OEMs and transit agencies.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2013

Chicago unveils proposed BRT lane configurations

Plans for the Central Loop East-West Transit Corridor include designated bus-priority lanes on two miles of streets The Loop BRT corridor will serve Union Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, CTA subways and Navy Pier with more than 1,700 buses per day, making it one of the busiest bus routes in the nation. Expected to start service in 2014.

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