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Transit Agency Proposes Arbitration To Avert Strike
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The Chittenden County Transportation Authority is hoping to avert a bus driver strike by asking the union to agree to final binding arbitration. A federal mediation session is set for Thursday, but barring a settlement, a strike by the authority’s drivers could begin early Friday morning.VPR News
Public transportation demand to outpaces funding
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High gas prices have persuaded more Vermonters to leave their cars at home and take the bus to work. Advocates say that helps the environment and saves wear-and-tear on the highways. But they say the demand has begun to outstrip the state’s ability to pay for public transit.VPR News
Federal grant will buy 13 new low emission buses
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Officials say the use of diesel particulate filters and low sulfur fuel will dramatically improve the fleet’s emissions.VPR News
CCTA could trim service, raise fares
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The Chittenden County Transportation Agency is considering a plan to trim public bus services and raise fares on a Burlington to Middlebury commuter route.VPR News
CCTA plans to raise fares, cut service to counter rising fuel costs
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Vermont’s largest public transit agency wants to reduce service and raise fares to head off a budget shortfall. The reason is the high price of fuel.VPR News
Gas prices prompt more carpooling, bus ridership in Vt.
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Gasoline prices around $3.75 per gallon for regular unleaded are prompting more Vermonters to try carpooling and public transportation.VPR News
Vermonters cope with high price at the pump
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To offset high gas prices, some Vermonters are taking public transportation and cutting back on travel.VPR News