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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2009

TriMet opens Green Line

Construction of the 8.3-mile line began in early 2007 and adds a second light rail alignment through downtown Portland. The MAX system now expands to a 52-mile system with 84 stations.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2009

Program cost forces two schools to drop transit service

Five schools that did renew the service committed to three more years, through 2012, at an estimated cost of $916,000 per school per year or $15 per full-time student.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2009

Mich. students, charter carriers partner for airport rides

MSA airBus is staffed entirely by students, who handle marketing, finance, scheduling, operations and human resources, and pick up on-the-job skills at the same time.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2009

Canadian system uncovers fake student card ring

Initial investigation began in the summer of 2008, when a spate of counterfeiters was detected. Students caught using a counterfeit card face a $50 fine and a hearing through the university’s judicial system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2009

U. of Wyoming selects new transit, parking chief

Paul Kunkel manages the department's operations, financial and personnel functions for about 65 employees ranging from bus drivers to parking enforcement staff members.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2009

So. Fla. university launches car-sharing program

Vehicles will be parked in designated spots in two locations on campus, allowing students, employees and others who are at least 18 years old and who have preregistered as WeCar members to access them quickly and easily when they need them.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2009

V. Tech focuses on alternative transportation options

Students can take advantage of the university’s Bike, Bus and Walk program, which allows students without a single-occupancy vehicle parking permit to apply for 15 free daily hang tags per semester.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2009

Electric vehicles to provide free rides at Florida State

Vehicles will circulate around the campus and local area, following routes that Gotcha has determined to have a high volume of student traffic. Students can flag down one of the Gotcha vehicles to catch a ride.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2009

CAT to tap reserves, considers Clemson U. cuts

Officials looking into partnering with the university in applying for $35 million in federal stimulus funding to build a four-level multimodal transportation complex.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2009

Texas school's transport services to use Twitter

Parking Services plans to update the Twitter feed to give students more information about special events, lot maintenance and other activities that may affect parking availability.

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