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Pump prices fuel drivers' hunt for transportation alternatives

signonsandiego.com     Jul 11, 2008          

With prices for regular gas hovering around $4.50 a gallon, there are fresh signs that more San Diego County motorists are hunting for alternatives. Transportation officials say the number of van pools is nearing record levels.                    

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Now is the time for bus systems to shine

rgj.com     Jul 11, 2008          

Re "The bus stops here" [RGJ, June 29]: Sounds like Regional Transportation Commission can benefit in profits from this reporter's article. Much of what was observed by the reporter is not new to bus riders yet is usually...                    

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Govt., unions both claim victory

keralanext.com     Jul 11, 2008   1 related          

Both the government and trade unions claimed success in yesterday’s general strike with Health Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva claiming the strike was a total flop while the strike’s prime mover and JVP Parliamentarian...                    

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Life in the fast lane: CTA eyes Cleveland's buses

chicagotribune.com     Jul 11, 2008   1 related          

Chicago set to test its own express lanes, which are cheaper than rail projects By Jon Hilkevitch | Chicago Tribune reporter CLEVELAND - Officials certainly aren't at the Chicago Transit Authority, which is studying Cleveland's...                    

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wsbt.com: School districts try to conserve fuel in wake of rising gas prices wsbt.com

Food, fuel prices force schools to get creative

wsbt.com     Jul 10, 2008          

ST. JOSEPH CO. — The pain at the pump is hitting local schools' bus budgets big time, and fuel isn't the only soaring item they have to worry about. Rising food costs are landing on school lunch trays across the nation and here...                    

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Bus service for Maltby and Clearview?

heraldnet.com     Jul 11, 2008          

Community Transit may put a proposal on the ballot in November By Bill Sheets, Herald Writer Brenda Tritt lives in Lake Stevens, works in Clearview and can't take the bus to her job. Community Transit, which runs buses across...                    

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dailytexanonline.com: Architect and UT Urban Design professor Sinclair Black discusses ideas for possible public transportation routes in downtown Austin. dailytexanonline.com

PUTTING AUSTIN ON THE MAP

dailytexanonline.com     Jul 11, 2008          

In a meeting between Capital Metro and the UT Urban Development Society on Thursday, Austin's public transit service discussed plans to implement further public transportation options, including a streetcar system, commuter...                    

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SA govt to rig buses for free internet

zdnet.com.au     Jul 11, 2008          

The South Australian Government is planning to offer free internet on the state's public transport system to make it more appealing to use — but it needs to find a hardware vendor and ISP willing to install the technology...                    

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US Airways cutting movies, charging to sit in front

bloggingstocks.com     Jul 10, 2008   134 related          

Filed under: Bad news, Consumer experience, US Airways Group (LCC)You've been enjoying yourself too flying US Airways flights, haven't you? No more frivolity. The US Airways experience will make the Chinatown bus look lush. US...                    

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News Release: TriMet launches First Step

trimet.org     Jul 10, 2008          

Job program puts at-risk youth to work TriMet and Youth Employment Institute, Inc. (YEI) are kicking off the 10th year of First Step this summer. An intensive 10-week job program, First Step is designed to help at-risk youth...                    

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