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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2011

Houston students urged to curb car use

The University's goal is to have 5 percent of the campus community using alternative methods of transportation by the end of 2012.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2011

Princeton's historic Dinky train faces uncertain future

Over the years, the service has endured moves, budget cuts and the threat of being replaced by a bus. A proposal for a new arts center aims to move the train, which may threaten its future.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2011

Businesses oppose Southern Calif. BRT plan

Some merchants claim that the new buses and U-turns will cause traffic congestion and bus riders don’t spend much money or time at restaurants or shops.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

National Transit Institute seeks training proposals

Looking to revise four multi-day courses to be offered to new professionals and those who are currently engaged in federally funded procurement. The deadline for completed proposals is March 8.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2011

Lextran, U. of Kentucky launch late night service

The Cats Cruiser service is available Thursday through Saturday from 9 p.m. until 3 a.m. and consists of four fixed routes, with buses that circulate every 20 to 30 minutes, allowing students and passengers to safely return to campus or surrounding neighborhoods.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2011

U. of Penn. students not using free transit

Shuttle service is not well advertised, some students say, while others claim there is not much need for the system, since most students live on campus.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2011

Va. university unveils options to deter car use

Encouraging students and staff to become less dependent on their cars, the University of Richmond debuted a new fleet of shuttle buses and Zipcars earlier this month.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2011

U. of Mississippi transit adds NextBus GPS

All Oxford University Transit buses are now equipped, enabling riders to text or look online to find out the exact time their bus will arrive. Applications for smartphones also are being developed.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 14, 2011

Will 2011 usher in a brighter outlook?

After the past two very challenging years, 2011 seems to have gotten off to a good start for transit.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2011

FTA awards DesignLine fuel cell demo grant

The grant's focus combines company's existing lightweight chassis and robust, mature hybrid-drive train system with an advanced Ballard fuel cell, further chassis mass improvement research and next generation component development.

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