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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2012

U. of Utah unveils bicycle plan

Big public universities are increasingly embracing cycling as a way to minimize the presence of cars, however, the university is on a hill, and the climate features snowy winters and blistering summers.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2012

Ohio university proposes mandatory transportation fee

Many Youngstown State University students think the proposed fee is unfair.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2012

Indiana U. looks to replace diesel buses with hybrids

University needs to replace 18 of its 27 diesel fuel buses, which have reached the 12-year mark.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2012

Mich. private-partnership introduces Detroit airport service

TheRide, Michigan Flyer, the University of Michigan, the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority, and the Ann Arbor Convention and Visitors Bureau work together to launch AirRide.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2012

W. Wash. U. students to vote on bus pass extension

The bulk-pass program, which costs $25 per term, has driven up ridership for Whatcom Transportation Authority.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2012

Report: UCLA traffic at lowest level in 20 years

More commuting students and employees are seeking out alternative transportation methods such as public transit, carpooling, vanpooling, bicycling and walking to get to campus.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2012

N.C. State transportation plan to be discussed

Some of the issues officials expect students to bring up are crowding on buses, new opportunities for park and ride facilities, and additional transfer opportunities for students.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2012

Ford, Zipcar forge Canadian U. partnership

The strategic alliance is an expansion of the program launched in the U.S. in August 2011, and establishes Ford as Zipcar's largest university vehicle partner, reaching students at 11 Canadian campuses in Toronto and Vancouver.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2012

Web Extra: U. transit operators upgrade their driver training programs

University transit operators from Wisconsin and Illinois weigh in on recent updates they have made to their driver training programs, including bringing training in-house and adding bus simulators.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2012

U. of Toronto makes bus pass available to part-time students

Will be eligible for summer service and possibly fall semester. Students’ Union president says the move will cut down on abuse of the system.

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