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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

Tufts U. forms 'Transportation Working Group'

Will assess and ensure the efficiency of transportation on the university's three campuses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

Rutgers U., mayor talk transit changes at meeting

Shared information about a future BRT route and a campaign to encourage bicycling for students. Meanwhile, New Jersey Public Interest Research Group recommended free transit services, programs to promote bicycle use, and car sharing initiatives.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

University campuses lead way in reducing driving

New report describes how universities are improving their communities by providing a wider range of transportation choices, including buses, biking and various types of vehicle-sharing.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2014

New Miss. State transit system in full swing

Is an expansion of an earlier shuttle system that primarily was focused on the Mississippi State campus.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2014

Northwestern U. adds real-time bus tracking

The system, run by Ind.-based company DoubleMap, intends to end issues with late or absent shuttles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2014

Transit adds Sunday service for N.Y. university

Suffolk County Transit and Stony Brook University began their partnership in May of 2012 after students on a campus advisory committee requested increased off-campus transportation.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2014

Ohio State hires firm to assess transportation needs

Will evaluate school's short- and long-term goals to align with an initiative that identifies OSU’s long-term goals and how to achieve them.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2014

Maglev, monorail touted as options to link Ga. university

Tech. chief estimated a 21.5-mile maglev train route from Kennesaw State University to Atlanta’s Perimeter Center would cost $472 million.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2014

Violent crimes prompt U. of Minn. to run weekend buses

The university started planning for the Weekend Circulator in December in an effort to increase safety after several violent crimes occurred on and near campus. Running the service during the spring semester will cost about $125,000.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2014

Proposed UTA rail line may run from U. of Utah to airport

Project receives $2 million CMAQ grant, however, another $4 million commitment to run the line for at least the three years required by the grant before it could open.

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