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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2012

Tenn. transit's travel training helps disabled riders

Assisted more than 400 riders who are disabled, elderly, or immigrants adjusting to a new city.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2012

Oregon agency, First Transit close to dial-a-ride, fixed-route contract

Until now, the YCTA has split operational responsibilities between the Yamhill Community Action Partnership, based in McMinnville, and Chehalem Valley Transit, based in Newberg.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2012

Pittsburgh Port Authority to cut 13 light rail stops

Stops selected for elimination were identified due to their low boarding counts and proximity to other stops. The longest distance any rider affected by the change would have to travel to reach another light rail stop is about 650 yards.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2012

Proterra launches Calif. electric bus demo

The demonstration project will introduce the San Joaquin RTD’s first fully electric buses into service, reducing energy consumption, waste and pollution in California’s Central Valley, an area of strategic importance to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2012

Caltrans awards $350M to state transit projects

Nearly 80 projects will upgrade transit service, purchase eco-friendly buses, modernize transit stations and create jobs throughout California. The grants are funded through transportation bond Proposition 1B.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

DCTA's Stadler railcars receive FRA waiver

Announcement made by Administrator Joseph Szabo at APTA's Annual Rail Conference

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Sacramento Regional Transit offers real-time info

Recently installed GPS technology allows RT to track buses on routes, display their locations using online maps and provide estimated arrival times at any bus stop. Customers can also use text messaging to receive estimated arrival times or sign up to be sent automatic email or text alerts.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2012

Consolidation of some CTA, Metra, Pace services sought

Chairman says combining redundant service routes, purchasing, personnel, marketing and maintenance departments, could save taxpayers $150 million a year.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2012

Calif. transit breaks ground on $270M rail extension

Sacramento Regional Transit is building the project to provide a commuting alternative to the region’s most congested freeway.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2012

Orange County, Calif. paratransit system honored

The OCTA recently received statewide recognition as Paratransit System of the Year for its ACCESS paratransit service, which provides more than 1.3 million trips annually for seniors and persons with disabilities.

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