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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2011

Rutgers-Newark pushing bike use

University started its bike program because it has the most severe parking problem of Rutgers' three campuses.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2011

Indiana U. students vote to create 'Sustainability Fund'

Students can choose to donate to the fund when course registration opens on April 4, 2011, and the option to donate will be available every subsequent registration period. Potential projects might include enhancing transportation infrastructure, extending recycling coverage, purchasing motion-sensor lighting and installing solar panels.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2011

Web Extra: Champaign-Urbana MTD celebrates 40 years with record ridership

On track to hit 10.6 million riders by summer, the agency is taking several initiatives to serve its growing passenger base, such as adding hybrid buses to its fleet; utilizing more social media tools and making its facilities even more eco-friendly.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2011

U. of Georgia planning to install bus tracking system

The school is now able to afford the project, after receiving $1.3 million to buy four new buses.

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ArticlesMarch 28, 2011

Princeton arts complex proposal may save historic 'Dinky' train

The university is currently awaiting approval on plans for a new arts complex that could not only save the historic train from being removed, but also increase ridership as well.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2011

W. Mich. U. launches mobile GPS app for on-campus bus system

Allows students to track bus locations in real-time online via their computer or mobile devices such as cell phones, iPods or iPads.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2011

Champaign-Urbana MTD installs U. of Illinois kiosks

Five information kiosks, displaying scheduled bus arrivals, anticipated wait times and re-routes, are currently in operation along routes on campus. The transit district will eventually install 22 kiosks.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2011

N.C. State may reroute engineering student buses

Since most College of Engineering classes are held on the Centennial Campus, where students don’t typically live, most students need to take the buses, which quickly become overcrowded.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2011

UNC to hike already steep parking fees

If approved, the student transportation fee would rise from $73.50 to $142 at a rate of about $14 per year, beginning in the 2011-12 school year and continuing until 2015-16, which would help offset an expected $6.1M increase in transportation costs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2011

Web Extra: James Madison U. to limit on-campus vehicles to boost sustainability

Will change on-campus navigation with the addition of four gates, reconfigured parking lots around portions of the campus, some bike lane and crosswalk modifications, and the addition of a bus staging area.

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