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One dollar per ride per kid
July 23, 2011 8:06 PM
That's exactly what Falcon School District 49 is charging kids to take a bus to school. The district didn't have the funding for buses anymore, as was decided in January of this year. As Director of Transportation for Falcon School District, Cindy Hardin, says, "The board completely cancelled... more » -
Police enforcing right of way for buses
January 28, 2011 10:54 AM
DENVER (AP)-Are you heading to Denver this weekend? If so, keep an eye out for RTD buses or you may end up with a big ticket. The Regional Transportation District and state and Denver law enforcement agencies are teaming up to enforce a state law requiring drivers to yield... more » -
D-49 meeting underway
January 13, 2011 9:19 PM
News First 5's Carolyn Carver is inside D-49's school board meeting right now. The room is packed. The school board will be voting tonight on whether or not the district should eliminate transportation for students. The board is looking at the option to make up for a $4 million budget... more » -
Rainbow of buses parade through Pueblo
December 15, 2010 2:07 PM
A colorful parade of buses rolled through downtown Pueblo this morning. Bus service was temporarily suspended so the City of Pueblo could show off ten new buses, which were recently purchased to replace an aging fleet. They've already been nicknamed the "Skittle" buses because of their vibrant appearance. They're painted... more » -
Medical Marijuana Tax Revenues May Restore Some City Services
October 24, 2010 6:02 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Springs officials say sales tax revenue from medical marijuana could help pay for a new police unit to monitor the business. The Gazette of Colorado Springs reported Sunday that medical marijuana sales taxes are bringing in about $50,000 a month for the city. That... more » -
2 dead, 50 hurt in school bus crash
August 5, 2010 12:59 PM
Two school buses on the way to an amusement park collided with a tractor-trailer on a Missouri interstate near St. Louis, killing two and injuring as many as 50. The buses were carrying teens from the St. James School District, members of a school band on the way to... more » -
Denver discusses replacing buses with streetcars
March 20, 2010 9:22 AM
Denver city officials are studying the possibility of replacing bus lines on Colfax Avenue with streetcars within the next 10 years. Department of Public Works officials say the streetcars could reduce congestion because they can carry twice the number of passengers as some buses. City Council President Jeanne Robb says... more » -
Colorado Springs gets $4.2 million for bus service
March 8, 2010 2:16 PM
The city of Colorado Springs will receive $4.2 million to improve bus service, according to Sen. Mark Udall's office. The money is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and is being funneled through the Federal Transit Administration. The funds are earmarked to purchase three support maintenance vehicles,... more » -
Colorado company creating 1,300 jobs--in another state
February 4, 2010 9:33 AM
South Carolina officials say a Colorado company will build a $68 million plant to make electric buses. The plant could have as many as 1,300 workers. State Sen. David Thomas said Wednesday he hopes the Proterra LLC plant will lead to suppliers and related industries coming to South Carolina.... more » -
Pueblo Transit adds colorful buses to fleet
September 29, 2009 3:33 PM
The City of Pueblo has received economic stimulus money to help buy ten new buses. The new colorful vehicles are sure to grab your attention. The first bus, which arrived on Monday, is painted bright purple. Pueblo Transit will get nine more over the next two years to replace older... more »
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