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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2013

As traffic worsens, commuters allowing extra time for urgent trips

The Planning Time Index (PTI), a measure of travel reliability, illustrates the amount of extra time needed to arrive on time for higher priority events, such as an airline departure, just-in-time shipments, medical appointments or especially important social commitments.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

B.C. students may create bus route

University of Fraser Valley’s Student Union Society is planning to develop its own bus route by hiring a private shuttle bus to run between campuses in the cities of Abbotsford and Chilliwack. They have been requesting a public transit link between the cities for years.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

Georgia Tech student transportation alternative sees success

Green Operated Transit Carrying Humanity Around (GOTCHA) rides is drawing more interest from students since it was established on campus last October. Georgia Tech is the fifth college campus to use the service.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

Fla. coach carrier extends route to U. of South Fla.

In response to student feedback, Orlando, Fla.-based RedCoach is extending one of its routes to include a stop at the University of South Florida campus, joining two of its other stops in the Tampa area.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

Calif. U. proposes off-campus shuttle

Santa Clara University’s student government is looking into providing an official shuttle bus service to help students get to and from their favorite off-campus locations. The idea is based on the previous “Safe Walk” program, in which students called in to be accompanied to and from any near-campus location.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

Report: Rising gas prices may make public transit more attractive to Hoosiers

A 10% increase in gas prices over several years will increase bus ridership by 3.4% while a sudden 10% spike in gas prices is associated with a 1.15% increase in bus ridership in Indiana.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

Southeast Mo. St. to open new transportation hub

The new “transportation nexus” will cover a bit more than 1,000 square feet and will be able to accommodate more than 100 students at a time when it opens for the 2013-2014 school year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

App allows UGA students to locate buses

RouteShout's location system is still in the installation and testing phases, and will not be fully functional until after spring break.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2013

DePaul U., Zipcar partner

Services will be offered at an affordable rate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to complement the urban lifestyle of the university's surrounding community.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2013

U. of Rochester revamps fleet

New fleet will be completely in place by early January, with each new bus equipped with features that add efficiencies and safety to the shuttle service.

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