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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2011

Utah Transit, universities adopt collective agreement

Changed from each of Utah's colleges and universities independently negotiating year-to-year with transit agency to collective bargaining on behalf of most of the state’s higher education schools. The goal is to stabilize transit pass pricing.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2011

Las Vegas campus unveils transit center plans

The $3.5M project will create a 150-acre mixed-use development on the U. of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, and accommodate a multimodal transit center, 40,000-seat football stadium, retail shops, restaurants and student and faculty residences.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2011

Northern Ariz. U. debuts Flagstaff bus line

The “Mountain Link” bus route will begin transporting students and other riders to and from downtown Flagstaff on Aug. 29, the first day of fall classes.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2011

U. Wis.-Green Bay signs U-Pass agreement

New contract does away with the former agreement, under which a $35,000 annual lump-sum payment — underwritten by student fees and a portion of University parking fees — was paid to Metro in exchange for unlimited bus rides for students, faculty and staff.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2011

West Va. U. to upgrade personal rapid transit system

As part of the PRT's refurbishment, Bombardier Transport will provide a new propulsion unit. The unit controls the electrical motor that's underneath the vehicle, enabling riders to notice the system's ramped up electrical power.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2011

Illinois campus crosswalk signs order drivers to stop

Approximately 50 crosswalk signs will be repainted to say 'stop' rather than yield to coincide with a change in wording for existing legislation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2011

B.C. University to require transit pass

Beginning in September, a universal bus pass will be mandatory for all full-time Royal Roads University students. A recent Students’ Society referendum vote on buying into the pass received support from 83 percent of students.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2011

Charleston, S.C. transit renews school contracts

Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority has renewed partnerships with the College of Charleston and Medical University of South Carolina to provide transportation services to students, faculty and staff.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2011

Web Extra: How do you promote transit to new students?

It’s summer orientation time for universities across the U.S. How are their transit systems reaching out to students? Transit agencies told us they are investing heavily in orientation programs by providing free rides and staff presentations to students and their parents.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2011

Spokane, Wash. trolley bus plan gets mixed reviews

The three-mile line, totaling an estimated $36 million, would carry passengers from the historic Browne's Addition neighborhood to Gonzaga University.

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