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Bipartisan transportation bill to be unveiled Wednesday

Sources on Capitol Hill say that a deal is completed to pass a much-debated transportation authorization bill that’s been stalled between the House and the Senate.

FMCSA announces results of 2012 Drug and Alcohol Inspection Strike Force

The FMCSA today announced that 287 commercial bus and truck drivers were removed from the roads as a result of the agency’s annual drug and alcohol strike force sweep.

Union notifies COTA of intent to strike

Transport Workers Union, representing COTA bus drivers and vehicle/facilities maintenance employees, filed a 10-day notice this week of its intent to strike.

Lawmakers hint at bipartisanship on transportation bill

A bipartisanship deal on the delayed and hotly debated $109 billion transportation bill could be in the works and completed by next week.

Indian Trails, MDOT launch hearing loop technology

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Indian Trails, Inc., have teamed up to install “hearing loop” technology on a fleet of 17 motorcoaches.

REI’s Ruback dies at 56

David Ruback, president of Radio Engineering Industries, Inc. (REI) died May 22 after losing a battle with pancreatic cancer. Ruback was 56.

Agencies ready for Thursday’s Dump the Pump Day

Thursday marks the Seventh annual Dump the Pump Day, where individuals are urged to leave their vehicles at home, save gas and use public transportation.

APTA: Using public transit saves $9,743 a year

According to the APTA June Transit Savings Report, individuals who ride public transportation instead of driving can save, on average, $812 this month and $9,743 annually.

CTA to sell 3-Day transit passes on Groupon

The Chicago Transit Authority has partnered with Groupon to offer discounted 3-Day passes to CTA riders.

Alexander Dennis creates alliance with New Flyer

Britain’s biggest bus and coach manufacturer, Alexander Dennis Limited, has formed a strategic alliance with New Flyer Industries Inc.