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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2013

Conn. DOT offers rail information apps

The apps include quick links to Metro-North and Amtrak rails services, including schedules and fare information, bus schedules and routes, public transportation information and much more.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2013

FTA streamlines NEPA process

Greater efficiencies will be achieved by allowing communities developing rail, bus, streetcar and ferry transit projects to spend less time and effort preparing documentation, such as environmental assessments, while continuing to ensure the protection of the environment and people’s health.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2013

DART unveils new bus fleet

The 459 30- and 40-foot buses mark the latest phase of the agency’s clean transit fuels program. The $210 million contract with NABI, one of the nation’s largest CNG bus orders, will allow the agency to introduce heavy-duty buses to replace the current fleet of liquefied natural gas and clean diesel buses, which began service in 1998.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2013

Ore. plans bus rapid transit expansion

The extension will connect West Eugene residents to downtown, and include two pedestrian bridges, new sidewalks and an additional bike lane.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2013

Minn. residents want their share of transit dollars

Critics of Gov. Mark Dayton's proposal to raise $200 million per year for new bus and passenger rail services fear that the east metro will not receive an equal share of the money.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2013

Chicago area dial-a-ride service expands

Pace Suburban Bus and Lake County now provide a greater variety of destinations and times in Wauconda and Fremont townships as part of the Northwest Demonstration Project.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2013

S.D. leaders to recommend making bus stops more accessible

An ongoing review of the city’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act shows that one-quarter of the city’s bus stops don’t meet the federal standard, according to consultants hired in 2011 to perform a citywide audit of public facilities

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2013

N.O. streetcar extension opens

The Loyola Avenue Streetcar line has four new stations and travels through the city’s business district, which includes energy, government, healthcare and financial sector offices and jobs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2013

A Candies Coachworks purchases Fabulous Coach Lines

Through a short negotiation period, Land accepted an offer from A Candies Coachworks to acquire the motorcoach charter business in the North Florida market.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2013

First Transit to unify bus operations for Valley Metro

Mesa and Tempe will be under a single contract with Valley Metro directly managing bus operations in the East Valley. Awarded an initial three-year base term at a cost of $150,885,082 with options available for years four through ten at a cost of $407,764,469. The contract takes effect July 1, 2013.

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