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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2012

Rutgers U. bus service makes safety changes

The idea is to create a safety zone with the buses so cars and other buses won’t be inclined to go around through the crosswalk.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2012

Milwaukee co. may lay off 100 paratransit employees

Transit Express provides approximately 60% of MCTS’ paratransit services, with First Transit providing the rest. The company would lay off employees if contract isn't extended.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2012

UT Profile: Diverse fleet helps Yale service navigate urban routes

The fleet includes 45 vehicles that run on B20 biodiesel. At peak times, there are 20 to 22 vehicles on the road and 12 to 15 in the evenings. Peak school year ridership is between 40,000 to 50,000 passengers a week.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2012

Oregon agency, First Transit close to dial-a-ride, fixed-route contract

Until now, the YCTA has split operational responsibilities between the Yamhill Community Action Partnership, based in McMinnville, and Chehalem Valley Transit, based in Newberg.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2012

MV, First Transit win Sun Metro contracts

The total estimated cost for both contracts is $43.4 million. The contracts are for five-year terms, with an option for two additional years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2012

Ohio agency extends First Transit contract

Company has supervised Clermont Transportation Connection's operations since 2005.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

LSU sees results from revamping campus transit

With a fleet of 23 buses, the LSU Tiger Trails Transit System provides a safe, convenient and free bus service for LSU students, faculty, staff and visitors, both on and off campus, serving approximately one million, annually.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2012

First Transit's Phoenix fixed-route earns ISO cert.

The focus of the program is to reduce the environmental footprint of a business and decrease the pollution and waste a business produces.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 12, 2012

Business for Motorcoach Top 50 Continues Climb

More operators reported an increase in their business in 2011. FirstGroup America takes the top spot again. Pricing and driver retention remain top concerns.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2011

First Transit wins N.C. contract

With this contract win, the company will be responsible for providing management services required to keep the transit system functioning properly and efficiently, and managing all aspects related to the operation.

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