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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2013

Calif. honors AC Transit for fuel cell buses

Presented with the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, the highest environmental honor in the state of California, for building the most comprehensive hydrogen fuel cell demonstration program in the country. Its zero-emission fuel cell buses achieve nearly double the fuel economy of conventional buses.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2013

Shuster announces T&I leadership

The committee’s vice chairman will be Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. (R-TN). As vice chairman, Duncan will play a critical role in moving forward the committee’s agenda.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2012

WTS Int'l offers public sector membership discount

The membership drive, valid for the month of October 2012, was created with a dual purpose: In recognition of public sector professionals and their contribution to the industry, and to move WTS forward on its mission to bring more diverse leadership to the transportation industry.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2012

N.C. transit chief leaving to head Kansas system

Steve Spade, director of Chapel Hill Transit for the past six years, is leaving to take a position as transit director for Wichita Transit. During his leadership, the agency acquired its first hybrid and articulated buses and created a collaborative relationship with community partners.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2012

PB names transit, rail business director

In his new position, Paul Skoutelas provides leadership and strategic direction to the Transit & Rail Technical Excellence Center with a focus on growing the firm’s transit and rail business, enhancing marketing capabilities and strengthening client relationships.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2012

First Group welcomes Oman delegation

The visit was arranged by the Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council, a member of the National Council for International Visitors, under the sponsorship of the International Visitor Leadership Program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2012

Coach USA honored at UMA for green practices

The Green Highway Award, established in 2008 and sponsored by Motor Coach Industries, recognizes companies that demonstrate organizational leadership in reducing carbon emissions. The award was presented to Coach USA because of its dedication to fuel conservation and idling reduction policies, recycling programs and facilities management.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2012

American Seating hosts VP Joe Biden

Toured the American Seating transportation plant, which makes bus and rail seats, and discussed with workers company leadership; local, regional and statewide dignitaries; and the Obama administration's plan to help businesses bring manufacturing jobs back to America by eliminating incentives to ship jobs overseas and offering tax credits for insourcing.

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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanJanuary 13, 2012

Shakeup in Calif. bad news for high-speed rail?

In surprising news yesterday, California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Roelof van Ark announced his departure, effective in February. The authority's chairman of the board, Thomas J. Umberg announced that he would also vacate his position and recommend that Dan Richard, who was recently appointed to the board by Gov. Jerry Brown, assume his leadership role.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2012

Calif. high-speed rail leadership shakeup

Amid growing criticism of the project, the California High-Speed Rail Authority's Chairman of the Board Thomas J. Umberg announced the resignation of CEO Roelof van Ark, effective in two months.

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