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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2012

Ind.’s CIRTA launches new commuter shuttle

The Plainfield Connector will provide transportation to worksites in industrial parks and the Metropolis mall in Plainfield, Ind. The shuttle is a three-year demonstration project being funded through a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality grant.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2012

LaHood calls on governors to meet new transit regs

Requires governors to strengthen and increase their oversight of public transit safety. Also requires that the FTA update the existing State Safety Oversight program to ensure that rail transit systems are meeting common-sense safety requirements and that the FTA adopt important new safety provisions for bus-only operators.

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ProductsSeptember 4, 2012

Bus simulator

The EF Truck/Bus driving simulator utilizes OEM automotive components including a full-size steering column, wheel and hand controls, dashboard, shifter, pedals and lifelike graphics to generate an authentic simulation experience.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2012

Volvo AB CEO: Must improve bus unit production

The bus unit’s operating income was 4.6% of sales in 2011, compared with trucks’ 9.1%, construction equipment’s 10.2% and boat engine maker Penta’s 8.8%. The bus unit continued to trail the other divisions in the quarter ended June, when it posted a 3.4% operating margin.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2012

Neopart parts consolidation pilot project honored

The "Vendor Managed Inventory" model reduces administration costs, uses economies of scale to save participating municipalities money, increases efficiency and reduces the supply chain's carbon footprint, according to the participating transits.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2012

Ill. rural transit faces funding shortage

On-demand system in Peoria County that has seen ridership grow over the last 15 months expects to be in the red by March or April 2013. MV Transportation, which operates the service, may renegotiate its contract.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2012

Fla.’s Southeastern U. students to get free bus rides

Part of a partnership that lets students ride transit buses for free, Polk Transit Authority and Southeastern University unveiled a new bus.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2012

B.C. Transit reallocates service to U. of Victoria

Trying to reduce overcrowding on buses at the beginning of the new school year. Some new trips have also been added to the morning peak period.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

Winnipeg Transit driver: Many attacks not reported

Drivers are under attack more often than what the city's official figures reflect, according to a former Winnipeg bus driver. More than 400 assaults against transit drivers have been reported in the city of Winnipeg in the last 12 years.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2012

NJ Transit boosts bus security over terrorism concern

The "BusSafe" counterterrorism and criminal deterrence program consists of bus patrols and increased inspections at transit terminals, garages and high-volume boarding areas.

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