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Transit Agency Could Save Millions by More Efficient Scheduling, Audit Says

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

King County Metro Transit could save $16 million to $23 million a year just by scheduling its buses more efficiently, according to a new audit report. Check out the article here.

Posted in: Transit ITS

Tagged with: Route Planning,Scheduling,Speed Monitoring,Transit

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In the News: Risk Estimate Survey on Cell Phone Use While Driving

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Interesting survey results on cell phone use while driving (both light and heavy duty vehicles, and trucks). Text messaging made the risk of crash 23.2 times as high as non-distracted driving. Click here to read the other results.

Posted in: General

Tagged with: Fleet Safety

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