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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2017

UConn changing bus operations to meet new driving rules

The FMCSA recently established comprehensive national minimum training standards for entry-level commercial bus operators to obtain a CDL or certain endorsements, which go into effect on Feb. 6, 2017.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

UW-Milwaukee gets top bike-friendly campus ranking

There are now 164 "Bicycle Friendly Universities" in 44 states and Washington, D.C.

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Videosby StaffNovember 14, 2016

U. of Kentucky Students, Staff Discuss Free Bus Service

On July 1, 2015, the University of Kentucky and Lextran began a partnership that would allow UK students, faculty and staff to ride any Lextran bus route free of charge simply by showing their valid Wildcard ID. The partnership, dubbed BluPass, has grown tremendously in its first 15 months of service, recently surpassing one million rides.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2016

Calif. city creates shuttle service to transport, engage teens

The Teen Center was looking to boost its attendance and needed a safe, reliable way to get Glendora’s youth to the center, while the transportation division was looking for a way to engage and excite the community about public transportation services.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2016

U. of Kentucky's transit pass program surpasses 1 million rides

The BluPass program — funded by Parking and Transportation Services — was implemented to decrease single-occupancy vehicle use, give students and employees more choices in transportation options and to ultimately reduce campus parking demand.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2016

U. of Wyoming enhances service with new buses, app feature

The new buses are 2017 model Gillig low-floor buses, 37 feet long, and with capacity for 32 seated passengers and many more standing.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2016

D.C.'s American University first to pilot unlimited bus and rail UPass

While the new program will generate about $2.7 million for the current fiscal year, at about $1 a day for each student during the semester, the U•Pass offers an affordable transportation option for students to travel throughout the region for classes, internships, jobs and other activities.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2016

MIT reveals Hyperloop pod design

The pod utilizes a passive magnetic levitation system that incorporates two arrays of 20 neodymium magnets, according to MIT Hyperloop's website.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

First U.S. student-led transit agency orders Proterra electric buses

The Associated Students of the University of Montana Transportation ordered two 40-foot Catalyst Fast Charge buses and one semi-autonomous fast charger for its UDASH routes.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2016

Calif. students use of dial-a-ride leaves seniors stranded

While residents who depend on the transit service are frequently denied rides, nearly 300 students use the transport daily.

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