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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2014

Calif. college students seek direct bus route for shorter trips

Students at the College of the Desert ask SunLine Transit for a bus route to take them directly from Desert Hot Springs to the college, since the trip requires transfers and can take up to two-and-a-half hours one way.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2014

Las Vegas' RTC invests $2.3M to install, improve bus stops

As part of this year’s round of improvements, Phase III of the program, RTC plans to move back or install 55 stops in Clark County, 48 in Las Vegas, 18 in North Las Vegas and 10 in Henderson.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

EPV introduces new commuter bus at UMA

The ECOCoach features a stainless steel chassis, with compressed natural gas now the standard fuel offering, using a Cummins ISL-G engine. A traditional diesel option will be available in Q3 2014.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloFebruary 6, 2014

Bus simulation, ensuring its proper place in a training curriculum

This topic builds on conversations I had with a variety of training professionals throughout 2013, so I hope this information helps those who were interested to know how to implement a simulator into an existing curriculum.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2014

Northwestern U. adds real-time bus tracking

The system, run by Ind.-based company DoubleMap, intends to end issues with late or absent shuttles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2014

'Knockout game' believed to be behind bus driver assault

A juvenile who punched the driver and a juvenile who filmed the incident have been arrested, while a third suspect who police believe helped orchestrate it remains at large.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2014

Group files suit to allow guns on Madison Metro buses

Claims policy banning firearms from buses and from bus shelters violates a provision in a 2011 Wisconsin law that allows people to obtain licenses to carry concealed weapons

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2014

Group files suit over guns on Madison Metro buses

Claims transit system policy banning firearms from buses and from bus shelters violates a provision in a 2011 Wisconsin law that allows people to obtain licenses to carry concealed weapons.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2014

Iowa bus system cuts some travel times in half

The Jule bus service now offers Dubuque riders shortened travel times and more direct routes.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2014

OCTA launches bus safety campaign

A series of videos, contests and social media messaging encourages riders to “Be a Safety Hero!” by watching four short bus safety videos and taking a quiz. Their responses are entered into a drawing that randomly awards one 30-day bus pass each week through Jan. 31.

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