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Transit Dispatchesby James BlueMay 25, 2016

Changes to rolling stock rules threaten industry supply chain

In February, the FTA finalized its grant management requirements circular governing the administration and management of all FTA grant programs. This revision incorporates changes to these programs contained in both authorizations that have been enacted in recent years, the FAST Act and MAP-21. While some provisions the revised circular are welcome and needed because of enactment of these new laws, it also contains changes that are not only unnecessary but could threaten the industry’s health.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2016

Honolulu looking to develop 15-mile electric bus network

The city’s Department of Transportation Services has requested federal funding to develop the network. The electric bus network would be independent of the light rail transit project currently being built and would include 18-high capacity electric buses.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 17, 2016

[Photos] APTA 2016 Vehicle Display - Bus & Paratransit Conference

A variety of vehicles were featuring during the 2016 APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference bus display held this year in front of Charlotte, N.C.'s NASCAR Hall of Fame on May 16, 2016.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2016

Cummins' transit bus initiative focuses on improved uptime, reliability

As part of the SmartEfficiency initiative, Cummins revealed the 2017 L9 diesel and 2017 B6.7 hybrid engine systems, the ISL G Near Zero (NZ) NOx natural gas engine, the isolated engine coolant loop system for the 2017 L9 and ISL G, and a new SmartSupport service program.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2016

APTA Reveals 2016 Bus Safety, Security 'Excellence Award' Winners

Winners included Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, which was recognized in the "Systems with more than 4 million and fewer than 20 million bus passenger trips" category.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2016

Laketran takes delivery of 10 MCI Commuter Coaches

The 40-foot coaches will serve the weekday service operating 18 daily departures from nine Park-n-Ride locations connecting Lake County with downtown Cleveland.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2016

AC Transit prohibits travel to N.C.

The agency said that N.C.'s so-called "bathroom law" is in direct conflict with its longstanding commitment of access and inclusion to all members of its community.

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Safety Cornerby Ed EnglishApril 27, 2016

When Creating A Transit Safety App, Ease of Use is Key

Nowadays, there’s an app for everything. Very few of those apps can turn an everyday transit rider into a hero who summons help for a person in distress. A routine ride on your transit system can be suddenly disrupted if you witness an assault, a crime in progress or a medical emergency. That is why apps designed for public safety must take all imaginable scenarios into consideration.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2016

FMCSA seeks feedback on motorcoach Beyond Compliance program

To date, FMCSA has held three public listening sessions on this program and previously received input from its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2016

N.C. agency to add up to 53 buses over 5-year period

Nearly one-half of Chapel Hill Transit’s 99 bus fleet is more than 14 years old, with the oldest buses more than 20 years old. The town could buy up to 25 buses over the next 12 months.

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