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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2015

Public transit users save $9,286, annually

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle, which includes the Nov. 23 average national gas price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate numbers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2015

Webinar Helps Passenger Fleet Managers Understand Hybrid Options

Fleet managers for transit agencies, universities and schools, governments and for-hire transit companies are encouraged to register while spaces are still available.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2015

KCATA taking over neighboring city's transit services

The new contract, which begins July 1, enables city of Independence riders with disabilities who depend on paratransit services would only need to make one phone call to get transportation.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2015

KCATA close to taking over city's bus, paratransit services

According to a proposed, one-year contract between the city of Independence and the KCATA, the city will pay the KCATA $685,005 for those services. Independence estimates the management transfer will save the city about $100,000 a year.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2015

The case for driverless trains by the numbers

Some of the benefits discussed by a CityLab report, include a 70% savings in staff, higher frequencies, significant operational savings and more room for passengers.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2015

APTA: Public Transit users save $9,316 annually

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle, which includes the March 30, 2015 average national gas price of $2.42 per gallon- reported by AAA — and the national unreserved monthly parking rate numbers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2015

Metra hires firm to pull financial management out of 'Stone Age'

Agency is still using paper to perform some basic financial functions, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, incoming and outgoing invoices and pay stubs, officials said.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2015

Public Transportation users save $9,238 annually

APTA releases this monthly Transit Savings Report to examine how an individual in a two-person household can save money by taking public transportation and living with one less car.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2015

Crosspoint Kinetics offering special financing program

Fleet owners and managers can choose to retrofit their existing fleet with the Kinetics Hybrid or order it to be installed on new vehicles. They can also use the program to refinance their current fleet vehicles or purchase new ones with the Kinetics Hybrid system installed.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2014

M-1 Rail finalizes tax credit funding for Detroit streetcar

The deal, with agreements totaling $40 million, marks the first time that New Markets Tax Credit Financing have been used to fund a public transportation initiative.

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