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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2011

Winnipeg transit adds external announcement system

When a bus pulls up to a stop, an automated female voice will announce the bus route number and destination on an external speaker located above the front doors.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2011

Senators to reintroduce motorcoach safety bill

The pair planned on making the announcement Wednesday, which was the fourth anniversary of the Bluffton (Ohio) University baseball team bus crash that killed seven.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2011

Miami-Dade adds free wireless service

By expanding free wireless accessibility on Metrorail and Metromover, and some of the county's most popular express commuter bus routes, Mayor Alvarez said transit riders can enjoy a better transit experience, which could equate to fewer cars on the road and a more sustainable community.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2011

TriMet pilots audible pedestrian warning system

Equipped 10 buses with an external audible warning system that announces in English and in Spanish when a bus is turning. The test will help the agency determine if an automatic audible warning will make it safer for those near a turning bus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2011

Budget cuts may slash Seattle BRT plans

Congressional budget cuts could take away $68 million in federal grants from King County Metro Transit, which could impact five of its six bus rapid transit lines.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

Academy Bus files suit against Rutgers U.

Alleges that the University collaborated on a contract bid with First Transit to create an unequal playing field that would favor the UK-based transportation provider.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

2 Pa. Universities to offer free bus service

University of Scranton and Marywood University have partnered with Lackawanna County's COLTS bus service to give students access to free transportation to area businesses and attractions.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

Web Extra: Megabus adds UConn campus stops

The service began on an interim schedule, with those interested able to book travel on the company's website anytime past February 18.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

U. of Wis. - Madison students may pay more for bus passes

Gov. Scott Walker’s budget repair bill may significantly increase transportation costs. Federal funding can only be issued when transit workers have collective bargaining rights, which the bill aims to take away.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

Ind. State to purchase transit center

The university said the $4.5 million purchase would give them more parking for events and its new business school, both of which are within yards of the transit center.

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