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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 current and future light rail routes, a commuter rail station that will serve Amtrak and possibly a ski train, and public plazas to integrate transit service.


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, P.C.


February 8, 2010

Bombardier wins Montreal rail contract

An established Bombardier customer, the AMT is the second largest commuter train transit system in Canada and the sixth largest region in terms of traffic in North America.


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 of rail transit, commuter rail, railroad and civil engineering projects across the U.S.


February 8, 2010

U. of Va. launches bus e-mail alerts

The e-mail listserv warns transit users of delays or schedule changes. Officials are working to market the system to students, faculty and staff.


February 8, 2010

Web Extra: S.C.'s Coastal Carolina U. begins 'Smart Ride' program

The Smart Ride program was modeled after Charleston, S.C.'s The Citadel, where incoming cadets are given a discount card that they can use for free rides any time, with no questions asked.


February 8, 2010

U. of Ala. shuttle drivers ask for livable wage

Drivers currently do not have a contract with employer First Transit. They currently receive $9.50 an hour and are negotiating for a raise to $14 an hour, a wage comparable to what drivers receive in other locations.


February 8, 2010

Web Extra: N.C. U. bus route connects students, community

Elon University’s new BioBus Downtown/East Burlington Express Loop offers free transportation for students and faculty looking to do volunteer work off-campus.


February 8, 2010

Toyota recall impacts U of Minn. students

School has simply removed floor mats from fleet vehicles manufactured by company.


February 5, 2010

L.A. Metro, P.D., Sheriff's Dept. promote safety

The focus was on violators running red lights, making illegal left turns and pedestrian jaywalking. While there has been a steady decline in train versus vehicle accidents on the Metro Blue Line, the level of pedestrian accidents has remained stagnant.


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