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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2013

Massachusetts transit unveils $5.2M bus terminal

Includes an enclosed, climate-controlled passenger waiting area, five off-street bus bays to accommodate 14 bus routes that serve approximately 3,500 riders each day, a full-service ticket counter, public restrooms and space for a future coffee shop. The new center replaces a small mobile trailer that had been a temporary fix since 2006.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2013

Texas' The T approves Arlington service agreement

The T’s board action represents the final step in approval of the agreement that was developed by The T and DART and the City of Arlington, whose board and council approved the agreement at their meetings in May and June, respectively.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2013

MTA awards 10th Second Ave. Subway contract

Valued at approximately $208.3 million, the contract was awarded to the 86th Street Constructors Joint Venture, a joint venture of Schiavone Construction Co. LLC and John P. Picone Inc.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2013

Car sharing considered to help Calif. county gridlock

The transportation agency will consider a $70,000 pilot program for a car share program that would provide midday travel options for people who carpool, vanpool or take transit to work.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2013

RIPTA to introduce BRT, bus tracking

The R-Line is RIPTA’s first Rapid Bus Route scheduled to begin service in January of 2014.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2013

Calif. county paratransit plan moves to Phase 2

Service in Solano County will now extend to those riders who need help entering and exiting a taxicab

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2013

Texas agency to purchase 23 ARBOC CNG paratransit vehicles

Fuel cost savings to the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority for these new vehicles will be $322,000 annually or $14,000 per vehicle per year, according to the agency.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2013

First Transit N.C. contract extended

Manages the daily operations of Columbus County Transportation, maintains its fleet of 17 vehicles and employs the staff, which includes 16 drivers.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2013

Mass.-based Worcester Transit opens new bus hub

The new hub offers riders a direct connection to other transportation services, including the MBTA commuter rail to Boston, Amtrak and intercity bus service.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2013

N.C. program sponsors private transit services

The Buncombe County Transportation program, RIDE, offers $10 off one-way ground transportation with private taxi and transportation providers.

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