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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2009

U.S. DOT awards grant to Kentucky transit system

Paducah Area Transit System using funding for expansion of an existing call center to cover a larger geographic area and provide around-the-clock access to traveler support.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

METRO Briefs

NTSB: driver agrees to interview. L.A. Metro enhances safety for blind riders. D.C. to N.Y.C. bus co. begins service.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2009

Daimler awards 2008 top performers

Winners honored in Orlando, Fla., immediately following UMA Expo 2009.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

Azure Dynamics’ hybrid bus passes Altoona testing

Test qualifies Ford E-450 shuttle buses, built with the Balance Hybrid Electric drive train system, for FTA programs of up to 80 percent funding when purchased by public transit agencies.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rapid rail from N.C. to Atlanta considered. Transit drivers honored for safety. London tube maps created to help disabled.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

METRO Briefs

Intercity bus comes to Ky. HSR Authority addresses Californians’ concerns. Florida transit creates mini-bus for mini-city

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2009

San Diego transit to reduce services

A decrease in revenues derived from sales tax and significantly reduced transit assistance from the state has forced North County Transit District to reduce service levels in order to balance the budget.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2009

CTA’s initiative yields improved on-time performance

Big gaps between buses – measured by arrivals that are either double the scheduled headway or 15 minutes between buses – have decreased by 31 percent since fall 2007, and the number of buses arriving within one minute or less of buses ahead has decreased by 24 percent.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2009

MCI delivers, takes new order

The Coach USA order includes 27 J4500s and 13 D4505s that will be used for operations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and five J4500s for its Coach Canada operations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2009

First Transit signs new Ohio contract

The three-year agreement includes operation, maintenance and management of a fleet of 37 transit buses for fixed-route and paratransit services.

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