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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2011

Dance performance inspired by public transit

A Los Angeles-based dancer and frequent Metro rider turned his observations of a social choreography present in transit passengers into a 40-minute dance show.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Travel Instruction group to meet in Philadelphia

The conference assists its national and international members by providing educational opportunities and showcasing best practices.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2011

APTA: Transit riders can save $9,682 annually

The latest “Transit Savings Report” notes that by living with one less car and riding public transportation, individuals can save, on average, $9,682 annually, and $807 per month based on the February 10, 2011 average national gas price.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2011

Toronto Transit adds route filtering to e-alerts

Riders using the e-alert service can now select specific subway lines or surface routes to add to their online profile and receive system delay notices for those routes only. Soon, riders also will be able to receive an e-newsletter with information about upcoming service changes and events.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2011

Hampton Roads extends acting CEO’s contract, cuts pay

Transportation District Commission renews agreement to keep Philip Shucet on board, but reduces monthly salary from $40,000 to $28,000.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2011

L.A. Metro Inspector General position questioned

Karen Gorman has served for nearly three years in an acting capacity and as the agency's chief ethics officer. In the past, those roles were separated to avoid conflicts of interests. A previous inspector general says that Gorman "has no real independence" because board members can remove her without penalty.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2011

MBTA plans new app, customer service offerings

Will provide more real-time arrival info via smartphone, countdown information on LED subway signs and a customer service training program for staff.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2010

FTA gives $26M to help communities select transit options

The 24 winning proposals demonstrated need by identifying a substantial transportation challenge in a particular corridor and proposing technical work that would provide cost and benefit information on the alternatives studied to address the problem.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2010

Foton announces unique charity offer to industry

From Jan. 1, 2011 until Dec. 31, 2011, the company will donate 1 percent of the base price of each bus purchased to a charity, non-profit organization or community project in the purchaser's local market.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2010

MCI delivers coaches to Calif., Kansas

Delivers two coaches to Village Tours & Travel and secures contract with Sacramento transit agencies for up to 131 Commuter Coaches.

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