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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2009

D.C. Metro donating buses to transport homeless

Two 1994 buses will be used to transport people who are homeless from designated pick-up stops to shelters. Will also be utilized for a “Hypothermia Watch Partner Program.”

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2009

Community Transit set to launch BRT service

Staff will be at each Swift station throughout the first few days of service to answer questions. Getting riders used to paying fares at the station, not onboard the bus, is expected to be the biggest challenge.

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Newsby StaffNovember 24, 2009

Birmingham, Ala. transit purchases new NABIs

NABI LFW model buses will be equipped with smooth and dependable wheelchair ramps, security cameras, audible annunciation systems and bicycle racks.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

Vermont students create bus tracking program

Students able to track university's bus system in real-time.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

Students turn to low-cost Megabus for holiday travel

With bus tickets costing as little as $1, college students are considering bus travel via Megabus.com for holiday travel.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

U. of Delaware adds hydrogen bus to fleet

Built by California-based Ebus, the vehicle features fuel cells from Ballard Power Systems. Newark, Del.-based Air Liquide is providing a climate-controlled facility to store the vehicle.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

U. of Hawaii student fee covers unlimited bus rides

The $20-per-semester fee will generate about $400,000 annually, allowing the city to hire student interns to look at possible new routes for the university.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

NCTD'S SPRINTER wins 'Project of the Year'

Service began in March 2008 on a 22-mile route between Oceanside and Escondido and currently carries more than 8,000 passengers each day, serving the most densely populated and transit-friendly corridor in North San Diego County. It links to various BREEZE bus routes along that corridor as well as to the COASTER, Amtrak and Metrolink rail services out of Oceanside.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

CDTA wins first place in 2009 N.Y. bus roadeo

Winners of the State competition may go on to represent their agency at the APTA International Maintenance Roadeo Competition to be held in Cleveland, Ohio in May 2010.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2009

Fla. transit debuts new shuttle service

Result of a growing partnership between PSTA, the City of St. Petersburg and local business leaders and their efforts to enhance transit options for residents and visitors.

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