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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2009

New Flyer receives $267M in bus orders

Orders are from both current and new customers and are for a variety of vehicle configurations and propulsion systems, including 35-, 40- and 60-foot buses with clean diesel, diesel-electric hybrid and CNG propulsion systems.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2009

Valley Metro unveils new bus wrap

Sixteen-year-old’s artwork was chosen out of 64 entries submitted by schools across the metro Phoenix area and will be on a Valley Metro bus for one year.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2009

SFMTA solicits bid for stimulus projects

The first project going to bid, which has been allocated $16 million in ARRA funding, will directly improve vehicle availability, service reliability and performance by rehabilitating approximately 40 standard and 20 articulated Muni buses.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2009

Foothill Transit, Proterra announce electric bus project

The project will be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and will be deployed in early 2010 along Foothill Transit’s Line 291.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2009

Seattle transit launches new Website

The first phase, unveiled May 1, should make it easier to search frequently-accessed items such as bus schedules and the Trip Planner. Riders can also sign up to receive e-mail alerts and subscribe to an RSS feed for service updates.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2009

APTA’s 2009 Bus Safety Awards announced

The APTA Bus Safety Awards recognize public transportation organizations and contractors for their positive safety records and dedication to improving safety.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2009

MaxxForce diesels to power Daewoo buses

The new MaxxForce Sprint model in-line four-cylinder engines will power 6.0-ton GVW and 5.5-ton GVW Daewoo Bus brand light buses. The 3.2-liter turbodiesels feature four valves per cylinder and comply with Euro III, IV and V emissions standards.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2009

TriMet marks fifth year of MAX light rail service

Line has seen 20.5 million rides taken and more than 50 new businesses sprout up around the alignment.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2009

MCI delivers J4500s to Quebec

Autobus La Québécoise Inc.’s new coaches are equipped with clean-diesel engine technology, seating for 56 passengers and a state-of-the-art entertainment system with six 15-inch flat-screen monitors.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2009

Rowdyism threatens University of Oregon’s late-night buses

The late-night bus service quickly grew in popularity. University students frequenting bars along the 79x route began to ride the late-night bus, finding it a convenient mode of travel, especially when they were intoxicated.

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