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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

Calif. U. proposes off-campus shuttle

Santa Clara University’s student government is looking into providing an official shuttle bus service to help students get to and from their favorite off-campus locations. The idea is based on the previous “Safe Walk” program, in which students called in to be accompanied to and from any near-campus location.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

Report: Rising gas prices may make public transit more attractive to Hoosiers

A 10% increase in gas prices over several years will increase bus ridership by 3.4% while a sudden 10% spike in gas prices is associated with a 1.15% increase in bus ridership in Indiana.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

NYU modifies bus routes

The transportation department collaborated with several local representatives for input and feedback before any of the bus route service changes were finalized.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

Canadian grad students to vote on bus pass deal

The University of Saskatchewan's graduate student association has reached a tentative deal with Saskatoon Transit Services to buy four-month passes for $110.85.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

App allows UGA students to locate buses

RouteShout's location system is still in the installation and testing phases, and will not be fully functional until after spring break.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2013

TriMet adds 4 Gillig hybrid buses

The hybrids, with technology similar to a Chevy Volt, will run one of the busiest routes among the agency’s 79 bus lines. With the addition of the hybrids, 55 new buses have been put into service since October.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 31, 2013

January: Top 50 Motorcoach Operators 2012

There are 22,276 motorcoaches and buses represented in this year's Top 50 Motorcoach Operators surve

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2013

New Flyer to deliver Xcelsiors to Ala.

Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority signed a five-year contract containing a firm order of 20 CNG buses with three options of up to 10 CNG buses each. In addition to the firm order for 20 buses, the agency is also exercising 10 option buses at this time.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2013

Neb. considers light rail, bus rapid transit

Omaha transit officials hope to spur growth in the eastern portion of the city. The study process is expected to be completed by May.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2013

Freedman Seating to equip Chicago’s new Nova buses

Chicago Transit Authority board approved the purchase of at least 300 buses up to as many as 450 buses, which will include light-weight, durable seating from the local supplier.

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