Topic – Bus
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‘Radical’ modernization of London bus system proposed
Prioritize communal needs
Lodon buses carry twice as many people as the rail network, but need radical modernization
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Galveston discusses branding for new transit
largest investment in history
Galveston City Council held a workshop discussion about the Island Transit Marketing and Identity Program
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LA Mayor pushes BRT-only lanes
Becomes MTA Board Chairman
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa takes helm of regional transit agency calling for expanding bus-only traffic lanes on LA streets.
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LaHood announces $175 million for livability
$150 million for buses
US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood announced $175 million in livability grants available to increase and improve urban, suburban and rural transportation options
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Chicago to try electric buses
Two will be on the road
The Chicago Transit Authority will soon have two electric buses on the roads.
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NYC begins second “rapid” bus line
"Red carpet" bus service
New bus service on First and Second Avenues in Manhattan expected to trim fifteen minutes from trips between downtown and uptown.
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Metro officials talk about principles for good transit
Creating great infrastructure
Metro Board Chair Gilbert Garcia, President George Greanias, and Metro Board Members Burt Ballanfant and Christof Spieler talk about their visions for transit.
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H-GAC transportation survey almost over
Highways, transit duke-out
H-GAC's online survey about transportation and funding priorities will close on Tuesday, August 31.
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Chinese company experiments with new bus
"3D Fast Bus"
A bus that allows cars to pass underneath is the talk of a transportation conference in China.
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