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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

Innovative traffic solutions proposed for Vermont

Initiatives include real-time ride sharing, transportation demand management, Google Transit, transit tracking, street landscaping and bike sharing.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

Pittsburgh Port Authority adopts $333M balanced budget

Down from $370.2 million total expenses in Fiscal Year 2012. Includes a fare increase set for July 1 and a 35% service reduction scheduled for Sept. 2.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

Capital District installs video cameras at bus stops

This program further enhances safety at the agency's BRT stations with LED lighting and routine monitoring from supervisors. The cameras aid in protecting and reassuring customer safety by reducing vandalism and other potential criminal activity.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

N.Y. counties win chance to buy $1 paratransit buses

All paratransit buses will be transferred in “AS IS” condition, with no representations, guarantees or warranties, for the sum of $1 and a contractual commitment to use the vehicles for purposes that benefit the residents of Westchester County.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

Sacramento receives $15M for depot renovation

The federal funds will be coupled with $15 million in state and local money for a $30 million project.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

Coach America bankruptcy impacts Calif. transit

Ventura County Transportation Commission officials say if the shutdown of VISTA cannot be somehow avoided and that they need more time to find another company to provide bus service. They say they are asking Coach America to keep the buses on the streets for at least another month.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2012

U. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Transit team for app

Officials at both the transit agency and university hope the app could boost ridership.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2012

Real-time bus schedule app gets fed funding

The smartphone app Tiramisu has been in use in Pittsburgh since the summer of 2011 and is available for iPhone and Android phones. Thus far, users have recorded more than 30,000 trips on Port Authority of Allegheny County buses and trains.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2012

COTA driver accused of using phone on duty

COTA forbids drivers from texting or talking on cellphones while driving, even with hands-free devices.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2012

RIPTA to offer language interpretation service

Conducted over the phone, designed to improve communication with non-English speaking passengers. Offers interpretation in over 170 languages.

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