Wednesday, November 18, 2009

11/18/09

Group seeks return of para-transit company in Detroit
The Detroit News
Para-transit service provides pick-up and drop-off service for those with disabilities and seniors. "This issue must be solved today," Bullock said. ...
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Ukraine To Double Russian Gas Transit Fees
RTT News
(rttnews) - Ukraine will double the fees it charges Russia for allowing the neighboring country to use its territory as a transit point to supply gas to ...
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TTC approves city-spanning Eglinton transit line; council next
insideTORONTO.com
Map/TTC The city-spanning Eglinton light-rail line is heading to Toronto Council at the end of the month, after commissioners on the Toronto Transit ...
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Feds to review BART after discrimination complaint
San Jose Mercury News
Federal officials plan to review the Bay Area Rapid Transit Agency's compliance with anti-discrimination laws amid criticism that its plan to extend service ...
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Transit agencies seeking feedback on cross-bay bus service
Tampa Tribune
... Area Regional Transit and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will discuss strategies for increasing ridership and will request passenger feedback. ...
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'Renewed interest' in personal rapid transit
Post-Bulletin
By Matt Russell A mass-transit system that uses small, futuristic-looking electric cars to whisk passengers to individualized destinations is getting ...
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Stuff.co.nz
Lost in transit in Los Angeles
Stuff.co.nz
In aviation, the "Bradley effect" is more prosaic: planeloads of grumpy transitpassengers who vow never to return after their introduction to the world's ...
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Transit fares set to rise
The Toronto Observer
Fare increases approved Tuesday by the TTC were necessary to prevent more drastic cuts, the transitbody's chair says. As expected, Adam Giambrone and the ...
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City signs $483M rail contract
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Hannemann said the contract formally encumbers rail transit funds raised from increasing the state general excise tax by half a percentage point on Oahu. ...
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Miami transit summit seeks public comments
MiamiHerald.com
The Second Annual Transit Summit will take place from 5 to 8 pm Wednesday in the Miami-Dade County Commission chambers at the Stephen P. Clark Government ...
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Metro Transit Launches New Commuter Rail Line in Minneapolis ...
By Heather Longo
The project was designed and constructed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and is owned by Met Council and managed by Metro Transit, an operating division of the council. Posted in MoreNews | ...
Rail News - http://www.railresource.com/content/
Man beaten, shot fired in air during Livermore transit center ...
By By Sophia Kazmi Contra Costa Times
Man beaten, shot fired in air during Livermore transit center fracas.
News - http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/
KSTP TV - Minneapolis and St. Paul - Minn. Symposium to Explore ...
The state Department of Transportation is holding personal rapid transit symposium on Tuesday at the Rochester Civic Center. MnDOT is looking for Minnesota cities with an interest in personal rapid transit....
kstp.com - MORE NEWS - http://www.kstp.com/?GXHC_gx_session_id_FutureTenseContentServer=d66b7ccca159360c
New Study: It's Not Easy Being Green
By The Huffington Post News Editors
WASHINGTON — A solid majority of Americans recognize the need to help the environment, although there are some things – like buying a hybrid car or taking mass transit – that people ... Related News On Huffington Post: ...
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thenewswire/
The Centre for Sustainable Transportation: Transportation News Roundup
By The Centre for Sustainable Transportation
They found that the 15 top cities are characterized by various combinations of walkable neighbourhoods, extensive investments in cycling infrastructure, and excellent transit services. With fewer people on the roads in cars, ...
The Centre for Sustainable Transporta... - http://www.centreforsustainabletra
EGYPT: Algerian ambassador summoned to clarify post-football match incidents
Los Angeles Times
... on Wednesday, with the winner qualifying directly to summer's World Cup in South Africa. Photo: Abus carrying Algerian players was damaged in Cairo. ...
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Bill would require school workers to report all bullying incidents
SouthCoastToday.com
Cabral's bill would require all school employees and subcontractors — including teachers, bus drivers, athletic coaches and custodians — to report all ...
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Baltimore police probing case of woman found dead
Baltimore Sun
In unrelated cases, police Tuesday identified three men fatally shot in separate incidents. Police said Antonio T. Smith, 18, of the 600 block N. Glover St. ...
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Racism, Lies and Videotape
Party for Socialism and Liberation
All of these incidents are left out of the video that has been circulated, depriving viewers of important facts. The video only begins when the right-wing ...
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Transportation Department, lawmakers push bus safety rules
Dallas Morning News
By TOM BENNING / The Dallas Morning News WASHINGTON – Bus safety advocates and congressional leaders say they will continue to push long-stalled bus ...
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Police: Vermont man stole bus, posted video of it
The Associated Press
MORRISVILLE, Vt. — What possesses a man to steal his ex-employer's bus, take it for a three-state joy ride and then post a video of the lark on YouTube? ...
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FlyAway bus service links LAX to Irvine
Los Angeles Times
This week, a new nonstop FlyAway bus service began carrying passengers between Los Angeles International Airport and the Irvine Metrolink Station. ...
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Minnesota to bus to Iowa for game
Chicago Tribune
AP The Golden Gophers will take about a five-hour bus ride to and from Iowa rather than flying. The school made the decision to try and save some money ...
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New state law requires bus drivers to check for children at end of trip
Chicago Tribune
Illinois school bus drivers are now required to conduct inspections of their vehicles at the end of each trip to make sure children aren't left on board ...
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Police release sketch in attempted bus stop abductions
Fox 59
The suspect is wanted for trying to abduct a 16 year-old girl as she waited for her school bus Monday morning at 11th & Olney. The suspect is described as a ...
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Letters: Bus drivers must not text
Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Bus drivers carry a lot of responsibility. They know when they take the job that they are responsible for other people - not just themselves. ...
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Boston Globe
Where's that darn T bus? Check the web
Boston Globe
By Martin Finucane, Globe Staff Ever stand out in the cold and/or the dark waiting for the 39, 111, 114, 116, or 117 bus? A new website might be a big help. ...
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Schools to bus drivers: No texting while driving
MiamiHerald.com
By KATHLEEN McGRORY Miami-Dade school bus drivers may soon be banned from sending text messages while driving. School Board member Larry Feldman has ...
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My Fox 8
Move that Bus: Creasey Family Comes Home Today
My Fox 8
(FOX8/Chris Weaver / November 17, 2009) LEXINGTON, NC - Chants of "Move that bus! Move that bus!" will fill the air in southern Davidson County this ...
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m-ticketing hits the UK Bus route with m-blox and Arriva
By Bena Roberts
Customers across Arriva's regional bus businesses in England, Scotland and Wales, will be able to buy daily, weekly and four-weekly tickets via their mobile phones following the national launch of Arriva's m-ticketing service on Tuesday ...
GoMo News - http://www.gomonews.com/
Atheist Bus – Official Website » Breaking News: Atheist Billboard ...
By Ariane
Breaking News: Atheist Billboard Campaign Launches Today! 18.11.09 | Ariane |. Atheist Billboard Campaign. This week, the final phase of the atheist bus campaign will appear in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast – not on buses, ...
Atheist Bus - Official Website - http://www.atheistbus.org.uk/
Labor strike realistic for bus drivers - News
Labor strike realistic for bus drivers. Charleston schools would close if strike goes in effect. Stephen DiBenedetto/City Editor. Issue date: 11/18/09 Section: News · Print · Email. Page 1 of 1. The local union that represents the ...
The Daily Eastern News - http://www.dennews.com/home/
New law tells bus drivers to check for kids at end of trip ...
The new law also requires bus owners to install two-way radios on all buses so drivers can communicate with safety officials in the event of an emergency. State law previously did not require buses to be equipped with two-way radios, ...
Chicago Breaking News - http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/blog/
Once Again, Monta Ellis Throws His Teammates Under The Bus | Dime ...
By Dime Magazine
Actually from the Mercury News article it sounds like Nelson is the bigger culprit than Ellis. What a mess. November 17th, 2009 at 3:09 pm. the cynic says: thanks for the laughs, monta is dumber then a rock. ...
Dime Magazine (www.dimemag.com)... - http://dimemag.com/
REGION: Construction on Escondido rapid bus project this week
North County Times
Construction started Monday on the "Escondido Rapid Bus" route, a project that promises to shave a few moments off a busy city route and improve the ride ...
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Bus involved in Sherman crash may not have been inspected
Dallas Morning News
By JASON TRAHAN / The Dallas Morning News A bus that crashed last year, killing 17 passengers, may be among hundreds of vehicles issued inspection stickers ...
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San Francisco Chronicle
Stabbing at 16th and Mission
San Francisco Chronicle
A man was stabbed as soon after he exited a Muni bus on 16 th and Mission streets at 1:30 am Monday after his assailants, two Latino men believed to be in ...
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Teen arrested, others sought in bus stop slaying
Washington Examiner
A 17-year-old was charged in the fatal shooting of a man boarding a Metro bus in what law enforcement sources said was a revenge killing connected to an ...
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Three men facing felony charges for Sherman bus crash
33 KDAF-TV
Three men face felony charges in connection with the 2008 Sherman bus crash. The deadly accident took the lives of 17 people. ...
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Obama prods China...Bus seat belts...Body found
9&10 News
Other elements of the plan call for devices that record when a bus is turned on or off, in an effort to prevent drivers from operating a bus longer than is ...
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Attempted child enticement on Metro Bus
WKOW-TV.com
MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison police are looking for a man who they say tried to entice a 15-year-old girl on a Metro Bus. Police say on November 13th around 10 ...
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Dade schools may tell bus drivers: No texting while driving
MiamiHerald.com
By KATHLEEN McGRORY Miami-Dade school bus drivers may soon be banned from sending text messages while driving. School Board member Larry Feldman has ...
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Administration to seek seatbelts in motorcoaches
Houston Chronicle
A motorcoach safety plan released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration calls for developing performance requirements for bus roofs before ...
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Police investigating 2 attempted abductions at bus stops
WLFI.com
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Metro police are on alert after two attempted abductions at school bus stops on the east side. The first one happened Monday morning ...
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ECU bus involved in fender bender - News
ECU bus involved in fender bender. Staff Reports. Issue date: 11/17/09 Section: News · Print · Email. Page 1 of 1. East Carolina University Student Transit Authority bus 28 was involved in a minor accident involving a pickup truck at ...
East Carolinian - http://www.theeastcarolinian.com/home/
Fuel cell bus makes debut
By Paul Lucas
View Results. Newsletter. Receive the latest news direct to your Inbox! Simply enter your email address below to sign up for our weekly newsletter. Privacy Policy. Email: .... Fuel cell bus makes debut. In its future operating location ...
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Gates of Vienna: Gates of Vienna News Feed 11/16/2009
By Baron Bodissey
Gates of Vienna News Feed 11/16/2009 Violence over the Algeria-Egypt soccer match wasn't confined to Marseille. Prior to the match, violence flared in Egypt when a stone-throwing mob attacked the Algerian team bus. ...
Gates of Vienna - http://gatesofvienna.blogspot.com/
Breaking down the CTA bus cuts - RedEye
By Tracy Swartz
what will you say? Posted on date. Search Chicago Now. RedEye. All of Chicago Now. Be in the know! Get email updates from the folks who bring you redeyechicago.com. From freebies, to news, to gossip... we're a fun bunch, we promise. ...
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UD unveils second alternative fuel bus | WHYY News and Information ...
By Mark Eichmann
Hydrogen fuel cell bus hits the road at UD's campus in Newark.
WHYY News and Information - http://www.whyy.org/cms/news/
Rapestory withheld, mom says
Tampa Tribune
That didn't happen with the school bus incidents, Cobbe said, because officials weren't sure when theincidents occurred. They may have occurred before May, ...
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NOLA.com
St. John students tell of being approached near school bus stops
NOLA.com
... Parish sheriff's detectives are investigating three incidents involving three girls who have told authorities they were accosted near a school bus stop, ...
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University of Pittsburgh The Pitt News
Attack Theatre causes "Incident[s] in the Strip"
University of Pittsburgh The Pitt News
The incidents that shape the plot are not accidents but rather, daily occurrences that range from waiting for the bus to being asked for spare change. ...
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Rocks in their head as bus attacks surge
Brisbane Times
A Council spokesman last night said there had been 236 rock and slingshot incidents involving busesbetween January 1 this year and the end of last month. ...
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Landslides close section of line for two weeks
Irish Times
Following the second incident Iarnród Éireann extended its bus transfers from Gorey to Wicklow town instead of Arklow. This service is expected to remain in ...
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The Hindu
Cabinet will decide on probe into Kasaragod incident: Kodiyeri
The Hindu
... Dal leader MP Veerendrakumar visited Kasaragod on Tuesday to collect facts regarding the incidents in Kasaragod on November 15. They visited the new bus ...
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Report: Boy made allegations against girl in Walker Middle bus incident
Tampa Tribune
Interviews with the boys and the girl involved in the bus incident said that she had performed oral sex on both boys in the back of a school bus in December ...
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Dramatic finale for Africa - FIFA World Cup 2010
ESPN
In and around Cairo itself, there were also incidents with 12 Egyptians and 20 Algerians injured - some of the latter being wounded after their bus was ...
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Grizzly Bear and Twilight Sad involved in separate tour bus ...
By Luke Slater
Um, so, being in a band and going on tour in a big (or little) tour bus and all that isn't always completely rosy, as two separate both both pretty bad incidents this weekend point out. Firstly, Brooklyn-rockers Grizzly Bear were ...
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Zero Food Fight Tolerance « FreeRangeKids
By lskenazy
I was so happy to read this in a recent letter from our middle school principal, in response to anincident where a kid had a pocketknife on the bus. There was more, but I thought this was the important part. “One of the things [we], ...
FreeRangeKids - http://freerangekids.wordpress.com/
My new £2359.50 mercedes mcclaren tool box - MBClub UK Forums
By dervdoc
its was one of the other mechanics who didnt even have a bus test, he was testing the gear box, bustook off and i think he hit the accelerator instead of brake, by time he got handbrake it was too late, ...
MBClub UK Forums - http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/
Northwest Progressive Institute Advocate: Link train derails ...
By Andrew
This minor incident - not unlike a fender bender or a bus breakdown - was promptly made a top headline by the Seattle Times and KING5, even though it's not a big deal. No one was hurt, there wasn't that much damage, and the system was ...
Northwest Progressive Institute Advocate - http://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/
BeatCrave.com
Grizzly Bear In Bus Accident
BeatCrave.com
Grizzly Bear was unfortunately involved in a bus accident after a show in Munich Germany on November 14th. According to Pitchfork, the band also posted a ...
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Himachal Pradesh Government increases fine for breaking traffic rules
Little About (blog)
Moreover, recently on November 6, a bus accident occurred in Kangra district due to over loading, he said. Explaining in detail about the measures taken to ...
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11 Killed, 9 Injured In Himachal Roadways Bus Accident | My Himachal
By Ravinder Makhaik
Speaking over phone from the accident site JS Rana, deputy commissioner said, “ten bodies have been retrieved and the 11th one had been located and would be retrieved soon.” The driver of the bus is among the dead, he added. ...
My Himachal - http://himachal.us/
Viper hits school bus----head on---pics. - Viper Alley - Dodge ...
By viper spray
They are also fine with loading and unloading the little fuckers on dangerous 45-60 mph roads which also results in several accidents every year. But that's ok. Lets' just make sure we have speed bumps in 25mph residential neighborhoods ...
Viper Alley - Dodge Viper Forum - http://www.viperalley.com/forum/
Obama administration proposes seatbelts, other safety measures for ...
He said that on board devices to monitor drivers' hours are unnecessary because fatigue isn't an issue in most accidents. He also said the government should issue all of its new requirements for bus design changes at once, ...
Economy/AP - http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/
Quiet Cool: Pou-Soi Cheang's Accident (2009)
By Hans A.
Brain doesn't think the bus had an accident, after he arrives home and there's been a break-in. Every cent of money that he's ever earned on a job has been taken and his flat ransacked. Unlike his previous two films, Dog Bite Dog (2006) ...
Quiet Cool - http://thisisquietcool.blogspot.com/
NBC40.net :: News
PLEASANTVILLE--Statistics show taking the bus to school is safe, but unfortunately accidents do happen. Today an Atlantic County Middle School took matters into their own hands and held a demonstration of what could happen when riders ...
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