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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2012

Starcraft unveils new Allstar XL shuttle bus

The mid-size bus, built on International's UC chassis, is built with the same welded steel frame construction as Starcraft's time-tested Allstar.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2011

UConn unveils shuttle to health center

Created to connect researchers and students who need to commute between the Health Center and the Storrs campus.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2011

D.C. paratransit drivers protest work shifts

Claim work shifts are too long and endanger their lives and their customers by causing driver fatigue. Union also says the contractor evaded a federal law limiting the number of hours that commercial vehicle operators can drive in a certain period, based on number of vehicle seats.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2011

Fed grant helps Ky. transit, college, expand shuttle service

Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky and Gateway Community and Technical College are adding shuttle service. The expansion was made possible in part from a Department of Health and Human Services grant.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2011

Profile: Arizona State U. adds to green transit options

To remain as sustainable as possible and make transportation easy and accessible, the University is introducing an “Eco Pass,” allowing students to pay a small fee up front to park on campus and use transit. Several easy-to-use alternative transportation methods are currently available to students, staff and faculty.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2011

U. of Cincinnati, Ohio college partner on shuttle system

Designed to expedite commutes and solve housing and transportation problems for international students taking classes at Raymond Walters College, the new system will be funded through operational funds as a joint venture of both schools.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2011

Northern Ariz. U. to charge carless students parking fees

This fall, even students who walk, ride bicycles or are dropped off at the campus will be required to pay a $30-per-semester "transportation fee." The funds will support the campus shuttle system. Ridership has outpaced current parking permit revenues.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2011

U. of Texas - El Paso summer students suffer long bus waits

Based on an anticipated decrease in students for summer classes and the budget, the Miner Metro shuttle service for the summer wait time increases from 15 to 25 minutes. Students complain about packed buses and missed classes.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2011

Georgia university students to pay fee for shuttle system

The $20 parking fee for Kennesaw State University was expected to be approved at a recent Board of Regents meeting; however, final approval was made back in November by the university's Student Fee Committee.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2011

UT Profile: U. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee increases student transit options

In addition to offering a shuttle service to on-campus residents and Zipcar to both those on- and off-campus, the university recently partnered with Zimride, a rideshare service that uses a social networking format to connect students to carpooling opportunities. Recent new additions, NextBus and an app, make the shuttle program more efficient.

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