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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2008

APTA urges Congress: pass transit funding stimulus

Testifying before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, APTA Chair Dr. Beverly Scott, who is also GM/CEO of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), said that APTA has just completed a new survey that identified more than $8 billion in “ready-to-go” projects from 170 public transit systems that could start within 90 days of federal funding being made available.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2008

Daimler testifies before Congress for transit funds

Testimony focused on investing in transportation to improve energy security and the environment

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2006

Associations testify before Congress for security funding

Security bill will help fund training, new equipment and high-tech information systems for vehicles.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2005

New York transit strike ends

Facing stiff pressure, union leaders send members back to work without contract.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2005

Surviving the Motorcoach Rate-Cutting War

An emphasis on cash flow instead of profit margins has caused many coach operators to cut their prices to unhealthy levels. Focusing on safety, service and performance can help operators justify higher prices.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2005

Demystifying fixed-route service for the elderly community

OCTA offers a grassroots marketing program aimed at senior citizens.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2004

Congress urged to provide critical funding for security upgrades

Transit, motorcoach industries testify before House subcommittee.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2003

ABA testifies on industry impacts of SAFETEA bill

Section 3020 of the Bush Administration's proposal would provide a loophole that would allow transit charters if they provide service to the elderly or disabled, the largest market for the intercity bus industry.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2002

FHWA's Peters testifies on growing threat of traffic congestion

From 1980 to 2000 highway travel increased 80% and the number of drivers increased by 30%, while highway mileage increased only 2%.

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