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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2009

Gray Line N.Y. debuts new website

Site provides easy navigation and check-out process for those looking for double-decker bus tours, as well as all NYC attraction tickets, cruises, helicopter tours and other day trips such as transportation to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2009

DART to test safe turning program, eliminate detours

Changes for turning procedures on downtown Des Moines routes involve maximum speed of 5 mph throughout any left or right turn and a complete stop in the middle of turning before the bus crosses the second crosswalk.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2009

METRO Briefs

Driver convicted in casino bus crash. First Group weathering recession, expects more growth. LIRR not joining FRA safety program.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2009

FTA launches bus safety Website

Bus Safety and Security Website will give users quick and easy access to a comprehensive resource library that houses more than 1,000 downloadable technical assistance documents, and a community forum to support peer-to-peer information sharing.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2009

BC Transit unveils Ballard-powered hydrogen buses

Fuel cell buses are zero-emission vehicles, with no greenhouse gases, particulates, or harmful emissions released during operation. Water is the only byproduct. BC Transit's fleet of fuel cell buses is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 1,800 tons per year in British Columbia.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2009

METRO Briefs

Metrolink installs video cameras on locomotives. New RTC Chief: transit to boost local economy. Signage blamed for bus crash changed.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2009

Women In Transportation

This year we profile the achievements of seven women, who have used skills in planning, business, leadership, communications and industry advocacy to make their mark on the industry.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

Long Island adds sedans to paratransit fleet

Switch could possibly save LI Bus millions of dollars, with the cost of a Crown Victoria coming in at approximately $22,000 compared to about $100,000 for a paratransit bus.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

Illinois wins grant for greener paratransit vehicles

The $4 million grant will be used to replace 31 paratransit buses with hybrid-electric buses in seven transit agencies across the state.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

Daimler Buses delivers 2 Setras to Va.

The two new Setra S 417 coaches delivered to Scenic America each feature the TopSky, a unique unobstructed view of the sky that creates an open feeling to the coach.

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