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ArticlesJune 1, 2003

Bus raises the roof on great outdoors

The Jubilee BarrierFree – Everybody Bus will feature a low floor, rear driver, optional tracks for winter weather and a retractable roof for increased visibility.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2003

All passengers are created equal, at least in old Europe

Even today — nearly half a century after Rosa Parks challenged Dixie’s unwritten “back of the bus” policy for black Americans — transit’s onboard color scheme fails to reflect Lincoln’s vision of a nation in which all passengers are “created equal.”

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ArticlesJune 1, 2003

For Transit Agencies, Bus Size Is Relative

Why perception and maneuverability are what counts when it comes to running smaller vehicles.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2003

Bell Trans Rides Coattails of Sin City

Successful transportation firm started as a limousine service, but has added charter buses, taxis and trolleys to keep up with Las Vegas’ growing popularity and diverse needs.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2003

Annapolis Transit summer youth pass offers savings

The Summer Youth Pass costs $25.00, a substantial discount compared to two months of unlimited adult bus passes, which costs $160.00.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2003

Tempe, Ariz., transit program wins advertising award

The campaign employed a variety of advertising, public relations and public involvement activities to encourage Tempe residents to ride the bus, bike and walk.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2003

Maryland to replace tokens with fare card system

Tokens are used on an estimated 2% of trips on MTA buses, light rail and subway trains, a figure that has been in steady decline.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2003

Nation's first hydrogen fuel cell bus shown at expo

Other vehicles on display at the Third Annual Fuel Cell Expo include a 40-foot phosphoric acid fuel cell bus, a battery electric bus and a hybrid electric bus.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2003

Cubic receives $2.2 million BART order

Cubic will implement technology to allow commuters to park with the same ticket they use for BART trains and buses.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2003

Digital Recorders' unit orders total $1 million

The TwinVision business unit of Digital Recorders Inc. received orders for electronic destination signs from existing customers on behalf of public transit fleets in six states.

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