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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2011

LaHood reaffirms distracted driving commitment

Joined by family members of distracted driving victims, including FocusDriven President Jennifer Smith, and representatives from Safeway and the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, Secretary LaHood unveiled a number of new public education initiatives and discussed the important leadership role businesses play in promoting safe driving behavior.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2011

ABA Foundation adds new $10K scholarship

The new ABAF "Driving The Future Award" scholarship is four times larger than each of the 19 current scholarships that award students $2,500 each academic year to pursue coursework to help them prepare for future positions of leadership throughout the motorcoach, tour and group travel industry.

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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanDecember 9, 2010

The tide turns quickly for public transportation

It was just less than two years ago that the cry for more public transportation funding or, at least, an understanding that more funding was necessary, had been heard by the federal government, in particular by President Barack Obama. Now, a half-term of bi-partisan incompetence has yielded a swift change in congressional leadership that is nearly unprecedented.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2010

SAG: Calif. transit officials cannot simultaneously serve on HSR board

The opinion said serving in leadership positions at local agencies coordinating routes and station development for the proposed $43-billion bullet train is legally "incompatible" with an appointment to the rail board under state law.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2010

Study: Greater investment could revive U.S.' leadership in world rail industry

Case studies of Germany, Spain, Japan and China illuminate a set of common principles that those countries have used to nurture and grow some of the largest, most successful railroad manufacturing companies in the world.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2010

FTA: Houston Metro violated 'Buy America' requirements, procurement laws

In a letter hand-delivered to Metro's newly appointed leadership, Board Chairman Gilbert Garcias and Acting President/CEO George Greanias, Rogoff wrote, "The results of the investigation are both alarming and disturbing."

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2010

Pacific Western named IMG Operator of Year

Pacific Western was recognized for its exceptional safety record, customer commitment, leadership in the community and motorcoach industry, and its continued leadership within the IMG organization.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2010

IMMI names new CEO

In his new position, Larry Gray will be responsible for developing and implementing the company's global business strategy and providing leadership toward achievement of annual goals and objectives.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2010

Calif. commuter service celebrates 3 millionth rider

Bishop Ranch has taken a leadership role in addressing the transit needs of its commuters, which has helped eliminate more than 10,000 cars on the road every day, resulting in almost two million pounds fewer pollutants released into the air.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

Daimler boasts 13 percent global market share

The sustained success of Daimler Buses is due to a long-term strategy that encompasses the four core objectives of Operational Excellence/Efficiency, Growth in Established Markets, Growth in New Markets and Technological Leadership, according to the company.

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