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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

Midwest charter co. receives top safety scores

Company encourages college and university travel coordinators to research motorcoach carriers by asking for their DOT Number and running it through the results found at www.safersys.org, the FMCSA website.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2009

DOT sets dates for Distracted Driving Summit

Speakers from around the nation will lead interactive sessions on a number of key topics, including the extent and impact of distracted driving, current research, regulations and best practices.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2009

AASHTO transportation Website targets GHGs

Real Transportation Solutions for Green House Gas Emissions includes best practices, state examples, research findings, and links to other climate change information sites.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2009

ARBOC awarded contracts for low-floor kneeling bus

Since receiving certification from the FTA’s Altoona Bus and Research Center in January 2009, the Spirit of Mobility low-floor kneeling bus is gaining market acceptance, according to company officials.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2009

TCRP releases project delivery report

In cooperation with the Transportation Research Board and the Federal Transit Administration, APTA provides free TCRP reports based on annually submitted industry problem statements.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2009

ABA: motorcoach industry vibrant despite economy

Research indicates that the motorcoach industry may by benefiting from a travel mode shift as a result of the economy.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2009

MIT to study environment, transportation challenge

Transportation@MIT will start as a two-year pilot program with initial support from all three participating schools. Plans are under way for the development of two labs, one in Cambridge and one outside the U.S., where researchers can apply and test new processes, technologies and policies.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2009

Rep. Shuster introduces bus, coach passenger safety legislation

New safety standards would be based on sound scientific research and crash test data and may include requirements for seat belts, improved window glazing, stronger roof construction, better fire suppression and protection, and improved emergency exits.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2009

U.S. DOT solicits R&D help

Small businesses are invited to submit innovative research proposals that address high priority national transportation goals during the solicitation period, which runs from Feb. 13 through April 15.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

RITA, EC sign ITS cooperative research agreement

The five-year commitment between the two organizations will further the development and implementation of global ITS initiatives.

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