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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2011

APTA members predict layoffs, overseas investment without reauthorization

Eighty percent of private sector businesses indicated that the level of federal investment in public transportation has a large influence on business revenue. Survey also showed that if federal surface transportation authorization is further delayed, 84 percent of respondents predict revenue losses, 50 percent may need to lay off employees and 49 percent may implement hiring freezes.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 26, 2011

SOTU gives glimpse of tomorrow’s rail, but what about transit today?

President Obama gave high-speed rail a shout-out in his State of the Union Address, but what about vowing support for public transit now?

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 14, 2011

Will 2011 usher in a brighter outlook?

After the past two very challenging years, 2011 seems to have gotten off to a good start for transit.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2010

Winnipeg system may become available to people with dementia

The City Council will consider a proposal that would allow some people with dementia to use the paratransit system. The proposal recommends that people with dementia be assessed concerning their ability to use public transit and Handi-Transit.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2010

APTA: PT saves $9,515 annually

The Association calculates the average cost of taking public transit by determining the average monthly transit pass of local public transit agencies across the country. This information is based on the annual APTA fare collection survey and is weighted based on ridership (unlinked passenger trips).

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2009

Cubic to expand bank card acceptance for transit

Providing new capabilities for an all-in-one reader that will process bank cards, prepaid cards and smart card-enabled mobile phones.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2009

MBTA equips rail fleet with defibrillators

To date, more than thirty Automated External Defibrillators have been installed on trains to protect passenger safety. The entire fleet will be equipped by the end of spring.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2009

Assetworks to supply fleet management system to Iowa transit

FleetFocus, a browser-based solution, tracks all functions related to the maintenance of equipment, including processing repair and preventive maintenance work orders, tracking operating expenses and billing for equipment usage.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2009

U.S. public transit faces wave of service cuts

Transportation for America’s informal audit highlights 51 communities across the U.S. that are considering eliminating jobs, cutting service and raising fares, but will receive no assistance under the current recovery proposal to prevent the cuts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

APTA president congratulates LaHood

The American Public Transportation Association released a statement from President William A. Millar on the confirmation of the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

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