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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 21, 2010

A Commercial History of Bus & Rail Transport (part 2 of 6)

A pictorial tribute to the transportation vendor community from 1904-2004.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2010

FMCSA: More commercial drivers buckling up

Seventy-four percent of commercial bus and truck drivers are now using their safety belts. Only 65 percent of drivers were using safety belts in 2007.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2010

ABC delivers to North Dakota bus dealer

The bus features a Cummins ISM engine/Allison Gen4 B500 drive train, with Van Hool’s contoured parcel rack and 23-inch video monitors, REI’s enhanced sound system and leather trimmed Amaya Gaudi passenger seats.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

The T's board approves bus service changes

As with other transit agencies across the country, The T's sales tax revenue has been declining — down by 10 percent since September. The T has implemented salary freezes, cut administrative items and adjusted bus routes to better align route service with rider use.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

Idaho launches new online source for buses

Riders will enjoy benefits of a dedicated online site for bus transit systems, including tracking transit activity, bus locations, system delays and current schedules through an interactive Web interface.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

Broken drive shaft likely cause in Texas bus crash

The investigation into this week's accident, however, is not yet complete.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

TriMet GM to step down

Fred Hansen, 63, said the agency's economic troubles, which have chipped away at his aggressive expansion of high-frequency bus service, had nothing to do with his decision.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

Bus driver at fault in crash with Houston railcar

The Houston Metro bus driver ran a red light, officials say. However, the driver insists that the light appeared to be green.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

King County Metro considers barriers for driver protection

Agency will install Plexiglass barriers as part of a pilot program to test for effectiveness in protecting operators. A move prompted by a recent attack of a bus driver, who was beaten and knocked unconscious while behind the wheel during a late night route in Tukwila.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

IndyGo earns 'Green Business Designation'

IndyGo was also honored as one of 15 finalists for the inaugural Indianapolis Sustainability Awards.

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