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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2010

R.I. Transit Authority fills new CEO position

Charles Odimgbe, currently the general manager of Chatham Area Transit Authority in Savannah, Ga., wants to expand RIPTA's finances and role in the community.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2010

Santa Clara, Calif. transit unveils new hybrid buses

The agency obtained a $53.4M ARRA grant and $5.3 million in California Proposition 1B funding to acquire the Gillig-manufactured hybrid buses. The vehicles enable VTA to replace older buses that have exceeded their useful life span.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2010

Pinellas Suncoast Transit adds paratransit contractor

EMT will be one of three companies clients can choose for ambulatory transportation as part of PSTA's Demand Response Transportation program, which provides services for people who are unable to independently use the regular, accessible PSTA buses because of their disability.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2010

Fairfax County bans smoking in bus shelters

Violators will be fined up to $25 under the ban, which takes effect Dec. 1.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2010

Santa Clara, Calif. transit launches new light rail, free Wi-Fi

With Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s debut of the VTA Commuter Express, customers will enjoy faster and more frequent light rail service with six newly added, peak-hour commute trips throughout San Jose.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2010

R. I. transit rolls out hybrid additions to fleet

On Monday, the agency displayed the new bus and trolley at a news conference at Kennedy Plaza.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2010

SORTA appoints CEO/GM of Metro transit system

Terry Garcia Crews, currently GM/president for Star Tran Inc., will take on her new role Nov. 1, 2010.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2010

Lake Transit Authority avoids paratransit service strike

The contract terms include a 1.5-percent wage increase retroactive to July 1, up from the 1-percent wage increase Bremerton, Wash.-based Paratransit Services had previous proposed.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2010

Fla.'s PSTA chief resigns, leaves light rail efforts in lurch

Advocates for rail and expanded bus service in Florida's Pinellas County — where transit funding lags behind other large areas — hoped Garling could help orchestrate a local referendum in 2011 or 2012.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2010

Mich. transit bus route offers more direct campus access

Dedicated loop connecting Bay County riders to Delta College and Saginaw State University should reduce wait times.

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