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February 8, 2010

Denver's Union Station awarded fed funds

Transportation elements include an underground bus terminal with 22 bays, a light rail station for...

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February 8, 2010

HMM providing construction mgmt. for MNR project

HMM will be assisted by two sub-consultants — Hill International Inc., and A.G. Consulting Engineering,...

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February 8, 2010

Bombardier wins Montreal rail contract

An established Bombardier customer, the AMT is the second largest commuter train transit system...

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February 8, 2010

Forth Worth's The T select rail project manager

Robert (Bob) J. Baniewicz, P.E., has 32 years of experience in engineering and project management...

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Freight and Passenger Rail: Friends or Foes?

Freight and passenger rail operators share two goals: enhanced infrastructure and efficient transportation. Can they attain those goals while sharing tracks? Both sides emphasize the necessity of balancing needs and working together to receive funding.

PRODUCTS

Two-camera observation monitor

The Voyager AOM562A, a 5.6-inch, heavy-duty color LCD two-camera observation monitor, aids drivers in backing up, changing lanes, merging into traffic and making wide right turns. Strategically sized to fit in vehicles that have limited dash room, it includes and unobtrusive LCD screen. With two camera inputs and a built-in speaker, the monitor can be paired with any combination of two Voyager rear- or side-vision observation cameras. Features easy-to-use front controls and injection-molded plastic housing for durability and weather resistance.

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Wheelchair Lift

The Mirage wheelchair lift has a low profile, cassette-type design, offering reliable operation with minimal intrusion in the luggage bay. The BayLift allows mid-ship or rear coach installation for layout flexibility. Both models feature a patented threshold warning system and are FMVSS compliant.

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DEPARTMENTS

Taking the distractions out of driving

Why do we allow ourselves to be distracted? Most often it's because we're impatient and lose focus on the road conditions around us. However, when we drive regularly (and some of us do it for a living), we also develop a trait called "muscle memory." Or in other words, our minds are simply driving on "auto pilot" and not actively concentrating on driving. The result is boredom.

Biggest issues of 2009 likely to dominate 2010

Unless enough consensus emerges to finally get a full, six-year bill, look for a series of short-term extensions — and more challenges — throughout 2010.

Is the stimulus working?

Most independent experts think that the stimulus spending has added at least one percentage point to economic growth in each of the last two quarters — not enough to create many new jobs, but a much better situation than the 18 months before.

N.Y. to boost efforts to curb sexual harassment on subway

Although numbers reported reflect success combating sexual harassment on New York's subway system, advocates and police officials agree those numbers may not tell the whole story.