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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2014

Baton Rouge agency to look into alt.-fuel bus options

Currently, CATS, which has no alternative fuel vehicles in its fleet, is considering compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, hydrogen, biodiesel, electric and diesel-hybrid options, agency officials said.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2014

La. agency overbilled by paratransit provider

Situation is a result of a Reliant employee, who played a key part in the billing process, leaving the transit group, according to the company’s CEO.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2013

La. transit names CEO, some want national search

Bob Mirabito, interim CEO for Baton Rouge's Capital Area Transit System, was officially approved to be the new head of the agency on Tuesday, although some officials and transit advocates still have concerns about the board’s lack of commitment to a national search.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2013

N.C. agencies seek fare increases

The Raleigh City Council will consider the CAT fare proposal after getting a recommendation from the Raleigh Transit Authority. The Triangle Transit Authority board will decide whether to approve the proposed regional fare increases.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2013

La. public transit system CEO steps down

CATS' Brian Marshall had recently been criticized by the board for not providing a business plan for tax revenues generated after passing a 10.6-millage tax last April.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2013

Pa. agency adds 10 paratransit vehicles

The new Capital Area Transit fleet is fully accessible and can transport 14 people, including up to four people using wheelchairs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2012

N.C. to ban smoking at bus stops

Part of the city of Raleigh’s effort to improve public health and reduce littering at city facilities.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2011

CATS' trolley service for LSU football games a success

With more than 200,000 visitors to Baton Rouge for each of the home football games, "Trolley Rouge" is linking those visitors as well as locals to gaming and entertainment venues, restaurants and shops.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2011

MCI delivers D4500s to Penn. transit agency

The new coaches serve the agency's Elizabethville and Shippensburg commuter routes into Harrisburg. Both represent rides of more than 45 minutes.

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