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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2011

Maine latest state to ban texting while driving

With the addition, 33 states, the District of Columbia and Guam have now banned text messaging by all drivers. Eight states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands have prohibited all hand-held cell phone use while driving.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2011

N.C. coach co. got U.S. DOT appeal before crash

Feds reversed a decision to shut down Charlotte, N.C.-based Sky Express discount bus service this spring and instead granted the carrier a 10-day reprieve. Three days later, one of the company’s buses overturned, killing four people and injuring dozens.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2011

FMCSA places N.C. bus company out of service

Sky Express was involved in a fatal crash on I-95 near Fredericksburg, Va. Tuesday that killed four people. FMCSA is working closely with the Virginia State Police to investigate the causes of the crash.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2011

FMCSA, partners conduct more surprise bus inspections

The strike force issued out-of-service citations to 127 drivers and 315 vehicles during the unannounced inspections that took place during the first two weeks in May.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2011

FTA grants $6.7M for Albuquerque intermodal center

Located in the heart of Albuquerque, the Montaño Intermodal Center will be an integral piece to the regional transportation network, linking ABQ Ride buses and New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter rail, as well as a catalyst for redevelopment in the area.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2011

WTS, U.S. DOT launch girls’ education initiative

The joint initiative will kick off at the Women’s Transportation Seminar annual awards dinner on May 18 in San Francisco. It will introduce girls ages 13 to 18 to a variety of transportation careers through hands‐on interactive activities and mentoring programs.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2011

Indiana bans texting while driving

Under the new law, effective July 1, violators face a maximum fine of $500. The law extends the state's current texting ban to all drivers. Drivers under 18 are also prohibited from all cell phone use.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2011

Alstom: $3M N.Y. facility investments creates 200 jobs

The 150,000-square-foot rail signaling manufacturing facility is located in West Henrietta, N.Y.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2011

FMCSA enhances public access to info via Web page

Includes decisions dated from 2009 to the present that can be sorted by carrier name, case type, docket number and order title. FMCSA will add new decisions once they become final.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2011

U.S. DOT tightens measures to improve bus safety

Will require more rigorous CDL testing standards, seek new rules to strengthen passenger carrier and driver compliance with federal safety regulations, and empower consumers to review safety records of bus companies before booking.

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