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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2017

International Motor Coach Group names new EVP

Clymer Berry's career includes tenure at EF Education First, EF Explore America, and more recently with Agero Inc.

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NewsJune 23, 2017

Profile: Jeremy Johnson-Miller, Mobility Coordinator, Iowa Department of Transportation

Upon graduation, he accepted a grant-funded position at an agency in Warren County, outside of Des Moines, that helped low-income people find housing. Speaking with his clients, he saw first-hand the connection between transit and housing, healthcare, job, and educational opportunities.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2017

Propane Education & Research Council appoints new president/CEO

Industry veteran Thomas Perkins will take on the role following the retirement of current president/CEO Roy Willis after July.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2017

Higher mass transit use associated with lower obesity rates, study says

Researchers controlled for a number of factors that could influence health or transportation, such as household income, poverty rate, education level, leisure physical activity and access to health care.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2017

Metra to conduct 51 safety blitzes in 2017

Safety employees will be at one of the commuter railroad’s 241 stations during the morning commute, distributing educational materials about train and grade crossing safety, answering questions and listening to commuters’ safety concerns.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

Passing Public Transportation Ballot Measures: What Works

While setting a record for both number and dollar amount being sought in 23 different states, voters continued a trend by passing 70% of referendums in 2016. While not all are successful, having a leader to be a champion and intense community education and outreach programs are key.

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Videosby StaffDecember 10, 2016

No Video is Worth the Risk

A look at the deadly situations people put themselves in when making a video on or near railroad tracks, from Operation Lifesaver Inc., the national rail safety education nonprofit. This public service announcement raises awareness of the dangers of trespassing on railroad property.

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ArticlesNovember 23, 2016

New Maintenance Forum, Expanded Product Showcase Bolster BusCon 2016

The event, held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 19 to 21, featured an expanded show floor and educational sessions touching on everything from electric buses to how to implement a succession plan.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2016

DART adds 3 miles to Blue Line light rail system

Connecting an area known as the Education Corridor to downtown by light rail enables more people to discover the academic programs offered at the UNT Dallas, Paul Quinn College and Cedar Valley College.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 7, 2016

[Photos] BusCon 2016: Keynote Address, Networking Events, Sessions and More

Setting the record for the largest-ever bus trade show in North America with more than 80 vehicles on the show floor, BusCon 2016 had something for every type of bus operator who visited the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 19-21. Here we take a look at everything that happened off the show floor, including the innagural Transit Maintenance Forum and BusCon Connect, educational sessions, the keynote address and networking events.

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