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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

LSU sees results from revamping campus transit

With a fleet of 23 buses, the LSU Tiger Trails Transit System provides a safe, convenient and free bus service for LSU students, faculty, staff and visitors, both on and off campus, serving approximately one million, annually.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

U. of New Mexico, local transit plot improvements

The ABQ RIDE's UNM bus pass program provides free bus rides for students, staff and faculty. Only a school I.D. is needed, along with the sticker provided by the Transportation Information Center.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

Calif. transit runs Nova ‘Smart Bus’ pilot for college

Using the larger bus on one of Santa Barbara City College's express routes will allow MTD officials to take another bus off the route, saving time and fuel costs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

GSU plans to improve campus transit

The Department of Parking and Transportation plans to purchase new low-floor biodiesel buses and add a kiosk to one of the campus' busiest bus stops.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2012

REI, Velvac forge partnership

The integration of their products will ultimately improve driver and passenger safety, mitigating risk and providing external vehicle assistance on transit, shuttle and school buses, according to both companies.

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ArticlesFebruary 23, 2012

World’s longest guided busway opens in UK

Since August 2011, passengers have been riding comfortable, well-appointed buses that can attain speeds of 60 miles per hour on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2012

Detroit DOT gets new buses, CEO

The Detroit DOT recently brought Ron Freeland on board as its new CEO and received 46 new buses, which provide better passenger comfort and increased use of intelligent vehicle systems.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2012

Stabbed Ga. bus driver suspended

The driver was trying to break up an altercation between two passengers over a cell phone when one passenger, who had a knife taken away from other passengers, pulled a pen from the drivers' shirt pocket and stabbed him.

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ArticlesFebruary 22, 2012

U. of Alabama grows fleet to keep pace with student population

Celebrating its fifth year, the University of Alabama’s Crimson Ride transit service recently signed a contract with Nova Bus for two buses per year over a five-year span to both replace vehicles and expand services.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2012

N.J. approves $8.1M rail study

Approved by the Delaware River Port Authority board of directors and supported by area political and business leaders, the 18-mile light rail line is seen as an engine of economic development and a link to Rowan University and Rutgers-Camden.

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