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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

Detroit transit receives $20.5M in ARRA funds

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation will utilize the funding for several capital projects, including the purchase of three 40-foot alternative-fuel buses, an automatic vehicle locator system (AVL) and communications equipment.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

RTC opens new maintenance facility

Costing approximately $75 million, the Sunset Maintenance Facility has a number of sustainable building features, including high-efficiency insulation and lighting, low-flow water features, water-efficient landscaping and a high-efficiency bus wash that reclaims waste water.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

Nova Bus sponsors 2 COMTO scholarships

Both scholarship winners were selected because they combine high academic performance with significant community involvement.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

METRO Briefs

Detroit may lay off 113 bus drivers. MBTA defends railroad right-of-way licenses. Suspended Iowa driver returns to work.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2009

Houston Metro launches service, changes

With only five stops, the SwiftLine enables patrons to enjoy a short trip - approximately less than 20 minutes - aboard a state-of-the-art hybrid bus.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2009

Toronto proposes 10-minute bus service

The "Transit City Bus Plan" is a long-term plan, with implementation over the next five years and beyond, adding an additional eight million trips per year.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2009

METRO Briefs

Suspended Iowa driver given 4 options. Language on VIA Rail an issue. TriMet retools buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2009

MVTA, American Seating team to promote transit

Patrons will receive discounts on bus fares, reduced admission to the Minnesota State Fair by showing their library card as part of the "Your Library Card is your Ticket to Ride" promotion on the State Fair's Read and Ride Day, Sept. 2.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2009

MBTA makes schedule, geographic data public

Data includes full schedules and geographic information for all MBTA bus, rail, and ferry routes, along with several regional transit authorities.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2009

BAE Systems to equip Seattle transit hybrid buses

To supply HybriDrive system to Daimler Buses North America, which received an order from King County Metro Transit for 500 Orion VII hybrid-electric buses, with an option for 200 additional units.

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