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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2014

Former Pittsburgh agency chief in talks to head Nashville MTA

So far, Stephen Bland is the only finalist for the job to return for follow-up interviews. The vacancy at the transit authority was created March 31 when Paul Ballard resigned after 12 years as MTA's CEO to lead the Fort Worth Transportation Authority in Texas.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2014

COTA CEO's contract extended, given pay boost

Curtis Stitt and trustees said that it was important to finish the contract now as COTA moves forward on its transit-system review, its next-generation public-transportation plan and a renewal campaign for one of its two tax levies.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2014

Cincinnati bus swallowed by sinkhole

It took two tow trucks to lift the bus from both ends and pull the bus out of the reportedly seven-foot deep hole.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2014

N.Y./N.J. officers arrest man for making terrorist threats

Paired with another report of a person carrying a gun on a New Jersey Transit light rail train, commuters experienced huge delays on Tuesday night.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2014

Fla.'s LYNX, Clever Devices team for bus tracking

On 22 message boards throughout two routes passengers will now see estimated bus arrival times. The latest customer amenity also is accessible on desktop computers and mobile devices

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2014

Veolia's N.C. contract extended

The new Greensboro Transit Authority contract is for three years with one, two-year option. Veolia has been under contract with the city and GTA’s board since 1999.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2014

TARTA workers protest funding source

Union representatives urged local leaders to take another look at switching to sales-tax funding, which would be “more equitable and pay-as-you-go” compared to property taxes, whose revenue has slumped during the last five years as area real-estate values tumbled.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2014

Driver who crashed into bus to be charged with DUI

The driver allegedly ran a red light before striking a bus that in turn crashed into another truck on Tuesday night.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2014

Calif. agency to beef up light rail security

Sacramento Regional Transit is also considering future changes as it prepares for an increase of customers due to highway construction and the launch of a new professional soccer team.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2014

Fla. agency, county reach agreement on proposed tax

Approval of the 1% tax levy would provide a funding source for countywide transportation projects outlined in the Greenlight Pinellas plan, which include local passenger rail and regional connections.

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