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Videosby StaffAugust 20, 2013

All Aboard the BusCon Party Bus...

The fun continues as "Ralph Kramden" gets into the spirit of the upcoming Caribbean Nights networking reception taking place on Tuesday, September 10 at 5:00pm at the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2013

BusCon unveils University Transit track

Attendees will also have the opportunity to compare an unprecedented number of motorcoach, transit, shuttle, paratransit, trolley and electric buses side-by-side.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2013

Group files emergency order to halt Dinky station move

Princeton University has planned for the relocation of the station as part of its $300 million arts neighborhood.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2013

Kansas university unveils shuttle service

Wichita State University contracted with Overland Charters to provide students, faculty, staff and visitors with a free shuttle bus service. Buses will run on weekdays when classes are in session.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2013

U. of Ala., Tuscaloosa adds bus route

The new route was built through a partnership between the campus transit system and Tuscaloosa Transit.

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Transit Dispatchesby Amy SnyderAugust 9, 2013

A campus-centered service unifies the community

In 2008, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) increased the frequency on a popular route, focusing on the center portion that supported the largest number of boardings and alightings and branded it the GREENhopper. While MTD designs its service to satisfy many populations, this experiment was directed toward the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign campus.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2013

Federal, local officials open new Ohio transit center

The U.S.DOT provided $20 million for the $25 million project through the TIGER grant program. The remaining cost was covered by local funding sources.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2013

Oklahoma State upgrades to RouteMatch system

Includes automated scheduling, dispatching, and routing abilities as well as trip optimization, reporting and an integrated platform built for expandable features.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2013

U. of Mich. expands bike rental program

In its first year, the popular program exceeded expectations. University officials said if the popularity of the program continues, they will try to add 10 to 15 new bicycles every year going forward.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2013

Only route to Fla. Gulf Coast U. may be cut

The $500,000 cost is split between Lee County and the university; however, the county is facing a $34 million deficit while the university is running out of the money used to fund this route.

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