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Federal, provincial, municipal funding moves Guelph bus project forward

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Moovit unveils its 2019 Global Public Transport Report

The COMET expands services in Batesburg-Leesville and Lexington starting Jan. 23

REV Group’s commercial and recreation segments partner with LiquidSpring Smart Suspension

DDOT revitalizes Detroit mobility with new transit buses from New Flyer

The department has placed its third order from a five-year contract for 26 Xcelsior buses.

Improvements to TriMet’s Line 19 gets riders home up to six minutes faster

TriMet’s fall 2019 route adjustment was part of the bi-annual service improvements plan.

L.A. Metro releases frequent bus service plan for NextGen Bus Plan

The plan would have buses arrive every five to 10 minutes for 83 percent of riders compared to the current 49 percent.

MN: North Mankato sees increased ridership, costs in transit

North Mankato plans to continue its expanded busing hours and its dial-a-ride service through RubyRide this year, but ongoing questions over ridership and financial viability could persuade the city to change lanes in a few years.

NC: Faster bus routes for north Mecklenburg commuters coming in February

Bus commuters from northern Mecklenburg County to uptown Charlotte will have faster service on four express routes starting Feb. 3, the Charlotte Area Transit System says.

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New Hanover County, city of Wilmington officials announce collaboration and commitment for public transportation

The new transportation model will balance convenience with coverage, embrace innovation and partner with other governments to equitably share in service costs.

The roof-mounted solar panel weighs 19 pounds and is as thick as a couple of stacked credit cards.

RIPTA buses mounted with solar panels

The panels will help maximize battery life and performance on the authority's diesel buses, which will deliver cost benefits, as well.

STM has received 32 of the 300 hybrid buses expected to arrive in 2020.

First wave of new hybrid buses already serving STM riders

By the end of 2020, STM will have 300 new hybrid buses that will increase its total fleet by 15 percent and increase service by five percent.

MN: Transit plan pulls into final year

Rochester Public Transit is starting the final year of its five-year transit development plan adopted in 2017.

IA: proposal leads to special session

A proposal is on the table for 10-15 Transit to formally take over Ottumwa Transit on July 15.

CDTA introduces first electric buses in upstate New York

Four buses hit the streets as part of a pilot program.

CA: Adding a bus-only lane on the Bay Bridge: The idea seems simple. Except it's not

Adding a bus-only lane to the Bay Bridge seems like a simple idea. And it could be transcendent for anyone who commutes by transbay coach, sometimes a long game of sit and wait.

MA: MWRTA will conduct feasibility study on offering service on Sundays

Riders have told MWRTA officials in recent feedback sessions they would like to see service on Sunday.

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San Diego opens Boulevard Bus Way pilot project

The project features a three-mile section of bus-only lanes that stakeholders believe will result in increased transit use, improved travel times and reduced pollution.