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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2011

Mo. transit may cut free bus service to student apartments

The Columbia City Council is reconsidering contracts for Columbia Transit routes that run to Missouri University student apartment complexes and provide residents with free rides are no longer viable for the transit system, which is struggling with budget problems.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2011

San Diego transit to expand student discount program

After seeing success with its discount bus-and-rail pass program with California State University San Marcos, the North County Transit District plans to start a similar pilot program with the University of San Diego.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2011

Penn Transit launches daytime shuttle service

With the opening of Penn Park, the University of Pennsylvania's campus now spans more than 300 acres — or about the size of 300 football fields. Student interest was a significant factor in developing a daytime shuttle.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2011

U. of Wyoming rebrands transit system

The renaming of the transit system to "Roundup" coincides with the arrival of six new clean diesel buses, which will be unveiled in October.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

Women In Transportation: Donna Shaunesey

Title: Executive Director Organization: JAUNT City: Charlottesville, Va.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2011

Prevost delivers coaches from coast to coast

Harlow's Trailways of Washington will launch service in the state with two new vehicles, while New York-based Swarthout Coaches will use its new coach for university service.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2011

$1M bus system deficit prompts Missouri U. to turn to students

Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid will appoint a student task force, which will focus on designing new cost-efficient, student-friendly routes for the transit system.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2011

U. of Montana residents, students clash on late-night buses

Some area residents have complained about late-night noise from UDASH buses driving down their streets and have requested a route change. Student leaders argue that will take away access for disabled students, and have proposed only running new, less noisy buses at night.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2011

OCTA offering students "C Pass"

In light of the current economic situation, OCTA has also changed the credit minimum to qualify for a pass from 12 to nine credits to accommodate students who are unable to enroll full-time.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2011

More students cause U. of Miss. bus overcrowding

A significant jump in both student enrollment and city riders has caused many Oxford University Transit buses to be late and overcrowded. While this often happens at the beginning of a new school year, officials say, there are limited solutions this year due to budget constraints.

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