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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2009

S. Carolina university plans petroleum-free fleet

By 2015, all vehicles on the Columbia campus will be powered by ethanol, biodiesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), electricity or hydrogen fuel cells. A hydrogen hybrid bus will become part of the university’s shuttle service in January.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2009

New campusLink buses debut in Indiana

Uses three light transit vehicles that provide 20-minute service frequency throughout the student residential and commercial areas adjacent to both Ivy Tech and Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2009

Northern Ariz. U. fueling buses with cooking oil

Converted biodiesel currently being tested on two buses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2009

Tri-Rail to offer special Super, Pro Bowl services

Event-goers can purchase a roundtrip ticket for each event for only $5, which includes the cost of both the train and shuttle bus rides.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2009

Calgary Transit orders 40 Nova LFS buses

Vehicles will be used to both grow their fleet and replace aging, less fuel-efficient buses, enabling Calgary Transit to provide enhanced service to the community.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2009

Megabus.com joins U. of Vermont green program

Pilot program aims to provide the foundation for a long-term environmental certification program for the motorcoach industry and the passenger transportation sector.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2009

SEPTA adds bus schedules to Google Transit

All bus, rail and trolley schedules are available for anyone using Google Maps or agency Website to plan a trip in the Philadelphia region.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2009

Irisbus to add Citelis hybrid model

Signed an agreement with BAE Systems for the supply of components for the power chain for its new-generation hybrid buses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2009

U.S. DOT tabs $280M for urban circulator projects

Projects to include streetcars, buses and bus facilities. FTA plans to announce grants early in 2010.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2009

Calif.'s OCTA launches text messaging program

Campaign is expected to reduce the nearly 2,000 bus status and route inquiries received daily, reducing total call center volume by as much as 25 percent.

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