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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2014

Majority of seniors plan to continue living independently in community, report says

Participants were asked, “What community amenities do you want close to home?” Access to public transportation, food and green space topped the list.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2014

Texas' Cap Metro opening 6 more bike shelters

Each fully-enclosed bike shelter will offer secure, card-key access from 5 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., daily, and will have space for 24 two-wheeled standard or electric bikes.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2014

U. of Montana to study options to improve campus transportation

University and transit system officials want to make sure the transportation system provides the right number of buses at the right time, along with the ideal mix of bike and vehicle parking spaces as they prepare to build a new campus.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2014

Chicago ICE program funds bus shelters

Bus shelters and pads have been installed as recommended in the Kane County Randall Road Pace Route 529 Plan, the Village of South Elgin Transit Improvement Plan and the Kane County 2040 Long Range Transit Plan Community Planning projects.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2014

Semler Industries unveils diesel exhaust fluid storage system

The Mini-Bulk above-ground storage system, for use at fleets, commercial locations and retail facilities, is the first of its kind to meet the space restrictions of a standard fuel island and has the smallest footprint of any equal-volume system on the market, according to the supplier.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2014

Task force reviews 2 plans for Chicago transit overhaul

One proposal would consolidate the CTA, Metra and Pace into a unified entity. The other plan would place the transit boards under the direction of the Illinois Department of Transportation, which would essentially give the governor control of the transit system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2014

5-year Chicago study shows economy's impact on ridership

Chicago Transit Authority gained passengers, while Metra and Pace experienced modest declines.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJanuary 14, 2014

Transit Trending Toward Maintenance-Free Seating Options

Other trends include varied fabric options, space-saving flip seats for improved accessibility and robust plastic models for ease of cleaning.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2013

First Transit wins Chicago travel info contract

Will offer several service enhancements including an expanded Interactive Voice Response System scheduled for launch in July 2014, which will provide trip-planning information about riding the CTA, Metra and Pace, 24 hours a day.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2013

Council approves GRTC paratransit fare increase

Officials have said that public funding has not kept pace with the demand for the service and cuts to regular bus service could be required without the changes to CARE.

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