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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2010

Chicago's Metra opens ARRA-funded parking lot

ARRA funded $1 million of the $1.1 million project, which added 329 parking spaces and included the construction of two new stairways to the platforms. A bus bay and landscaping will be completed this spring.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2010

UTC fuel cell reaches durability milestone

Three of AC Transit’s buses are equipped with the fuel cell systems and have now traveled more than 213,000 miles, with an average fuel economy that is 65 percent better than the control fleet of diesel buses running the same routes and duty cycles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2010

Ind. agency purchases two Azure CitiBus hybrids

Terre Haute Transit selected the vehicles in part for the environmental benefits. MidWest Transit Equipment managed the sale.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2010

Baltimore launches eco-friendly shuttle service

Charm City Circulator is a fleet of 21 eco-friendly buses that will travel along three routes in Baltimore City.

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ArticlesJanuary 11, 2010

Top 10 Most Viewed Stories in 2009

Top viewed stories included "Is Enough Being Done to Stop the Assault on Bus Operators?,"Women In Transportation," and "Federal Transit Funding Key to Rebuilding Economy."

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> COTA to take text messaging system-wide

Positive results during a pilot program are spurring the agency to bring text messaging capability to all its bus lines and, eventually, provide real-time bus updates rather than just scheduled arrivals.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2010

U. of Wyoming to purchase buses with fed funds

The buses will be put out for bid this spring and should arrive in eight months to a year, depending on manufacturer lead times.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2010

N.Y. MTA to crack down on bus lane blockers

May allow use of cameras in bus lanes to control traffic use.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2010

DOT research arm releases ITS strategic plan

Core of plan is a program called IntelliDriveSM, a multimodal initiative to support safety, mobility and environmental enhancements by providing safe, interoperable wireless connectivity between vehicles (autos, buses, trucks, rail, and other fleets), infrastructure and passengers' devices.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Calif.'s Omnitrans names new CEO

Milo Victoria, currently serves as assistant GM, bus service, for D.C.'s Metro. He has more than 33 years of experience in the industry.

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