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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2005

Optima developing hybrid-electric, low-floor bus

Hybrid bus sales are predicted to make up 40% of Optima's total sales by 2009.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2005

Lawmakers promise fight over Amtrak funding

Bush proposes elimination of Amtrak funding, House T&I Committee voices resistance.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2005

New Flyer delivers first Invero bus to the U.S. transit market

Exclusive interview with company's president and CEO John Marinucci.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2005

With Buses on Board, WMATA's Smart-Card System is Ready to Go Regional

In six months, smart card use on buses reached 11.5%, just 3.5% shy of WMATA's first-year goal. Integrating smart cards on its bus fleet also boosted card sales, which is nearing the millionth card mark.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2005

Miami's Intermodal Center Will Bring Bus, Rail and Peoplemovers Under One Roof

A diverse group of stakeholders is using a consensus management style to move a $1.34 billion project toward successful completion. The formation of a steering committee has been one key to their success.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2005

Private bus industry seeks improvements to charter bus rules

Charter operators have experienced problems with local public transit agencies luring away customers with discounted rates.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2005

Integrating demand-response with fixed-route services

When possible, linking paratransit trips with fixed-route bus and rail routes can drastically cut costs and increase mobility options.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2005

ATC selects DriveCam system to equip 1,600 buses

The system prevents accidents and reduces liability by identifying and improving unsafe driving behavior.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2005

HARTline receives $1.2 million for hybrid buses

The grant will also be used to purchase intelligent transportation systems equipment.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2005

4 killed in N.Y. motorcoach crash

Coach Canada bus collides with tractor-trailer, nearly splitting the coach down the center

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