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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2011

U. Tenn. students concerned about proposed trolley changes

The proposal calls for adding a new line, linking to the Knoxville Station Transit Center and eliminating late-night rides on Fridays and Saturdays, which some believe has the potential to create a harmful situation for students.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2011

Calif. college extends transit pass program

Eighty-five percent of voting students district-wide approved an initiative that authorized Mt. San Jacinto College's board of trustees to implement a $6 fee per semester to subsidize the Go-Pass program, which was slated to end in August when current funding expires.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2011

Duke University to reduce parking permits

Currently issues around 27,000 parking permits per year with approximately 1,300 members of the community traveling to campus by riding a bus, sharing a ride or biking.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2011

Rep. DeFazio speaks to U. of Oregon bicycle planning class

Said it is important to shift the public's focus to alternative modes of transportation, such as bicycles and high-speed rail lines, by directing arguments for change toward the people who are likely to listen.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2011

Bus service to U. of Wis. housing to be slashed

The Madison Metro Transit Planning Department, university transportation planning officials and students have been meeting since late fall to redraw the routes.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2011

Sacramento State joins Zipcar, asks students to chip in for transit

Last year, Associated Students Inc. agreed to pay $71,228 to pay off the Sacramento Regional Transit contract, because the $7.50-per-student fee did not cover the full costs.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2011

Web Extra: Syracuse U., Centro debut GPS tracking system

The cost of the new system is approximately $2.8 million and is being funded through $2.25 million in SAFETEA-LU grant monies from Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), along with 10 percent matches provided by both Syracuse University and the New York State DOT.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2011

Oklahoma State dedicates CNG fueling station

The university, which currently has 18 CNG buses, plans to have 90 CNG vehicles by the end of 2011.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2011

40 college students chosen for PBS' Freedom Riders

The students hail from 33 states and the District of Columbia, along with others who grew up in China, Tajikistan and Haiti. Among the highlights of the trip will be events at Atlanta's Morehouse College with original Freedom Rider Bernard Lafayette.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2011

Vancouver’s TransLink continues rapid transit planning to U. of B.C.

Earlier this month, the transportation authority released seven potential designs for expanded transit to the university, using three different technologies: Bus rapid transit, light rail transit and rail rapid transit.

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