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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2011

Fla. Transit orders 50 new NABI buses

The initial delivery, which is under way, will bring the total number of NABI buses in Broward County Transit's fleet to 170 buses. The new buses will consist of both 40-foot and 60-foot BRT articulated buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2011

FMCSA awards $2M to N.D. for bus, truck safety

Will fund implementation of an electronic commercial driver's license testing system, compliance reviews, safety audits and thousands of inspections throughout North Dakota.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2011

N.Y. MTA response to hurricane shows lessons learned

Service was up and running in time for the Monday morning commute. The agency planned days in advance, secured subways and buses, and de-energized the system. Actions taken were based on what staff learned from last year’s blizzard.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2011

Kingston launches Vanner 110-volt kit program

Kingston and Vanner representatives will be available at Booth #1120 at this year's BusCon Expo, being held at Chicago's Navy Pier Sept. 13 to 14.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2011

Buses help stranded travelers leave Boston

With hundreds of flights still canceled and Amtrak service halted in the wake of Hurricane Irene, thousands of travelers boarded bus services such as BoltBus and Peter Pan Monday to get out of the city.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2011

Updated: Transit systems prepare for Hurricane Irene

D.C. Metro maintenance personnel have delivered more than 2,000 sandbags at stations that historically have had water flow above the curb, down the escalators into stations. Supervisors will monitor critical locations, such as bus garages, parking garages, and flood-prone areas throughout the weekend.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2011

A-Z changes name to Fleet Financing Resources

A boutique-style lender, the company specializes in commercial vehicle financing and leasing of new/used titled equipment. Resources offers tailor-created funding options for all types of transportation equipment, ranging from buses, tractor-trailers, taxis, limousines and corporate fleets.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2011

UPDATE: New York MTA, other agencies to shut down

Commuter rail lines that serve Long Island, Westchester County and Connecticut will also be shut down, as will commuter rail lines — but not buses — in New Jersey.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2011

FMCSA awards $8M to Pa. to improve bus, truck safety

Will strengthen enforcement oversight at high-crash corridors throughout the state, conduct safety audits of new truck and bus companies and upgrade the CDL knowledge test from paper to electronic form at testing facilities across the state.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2011

Santa Clara, Calif. transit debuts student value pass

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s “S’Cool” pass provides unlimited rides on bus and light rail to youths ages 17 and younger for a steeply discounted price. The agency also offers teachers a free Class Pass which gives them the opportunity to take students on field trips using VTA buses and light rail.

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