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Intertek wins U.S DOT contract

Will conduct testing against the government standard of randomly selected automotive lighting products sold in the marketplace. The test reports will be submitted to the NHTSA for determination of compliance with FMVSS No. 108.

CVSA, FMCSA launch driver safety campaign

Operation Safe Driver is a national awareness and enforcement campaign that targets improving both commercial and non-commercial driver behavior and performance through effective enforcement, education and awareness strategies.

METRO Briefs

Driver convicted in casino bus crash. First Group weathering recession, expects more growth. LIRR not joining FRA safety program.

Gray Line N.Y. debuts new website

Site provides easy navigation and check-out process for those looking for double-decker bus tours, as well as all NYC attraction tickets, cruises, helicopter tours and other day trips such as transportation to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.

FMCSA to launch driver pre-employment screening

By using driver safety information during pre-employment screening, motor carriers will be able to better assess potential safety risks of a prospective driver-employee, and drivers will have additional opportunities to verify the data in their driving history and correct any discrepancies.

METRO Briefs

Metrolink installs video cameras on locomotives. New RTC Chief: transit to boost local economy. Signage blamed for bus crash changed.

FTA launches bus safety Website

Bus Safety and Security Website will give users quick and easy access to a comprehensive resource library that houses more than 1,000 downloadable technical assistance documents, and a community forum to support peer-to-peer information sharing.

METRO Briefs

Pro-U.S. bias in Olympic contracts? St. Louis Metro searching for ideas. Without reauthorization projects may be delayed.

NTSB: Transportation fatalities dropped in 2008

The data indicate that total transportation fatalities in all modes fell by almost four thousand, from 43,384 in 2007 to 39,397 in 2008. Along with a significant reduction in highway fatalities, rail and pipeline deaths also decreased, but fatalities in the aviation and marine modes ticked up slightly.

Ratp Dev acquires 2 bus companies

Additionally, Ratp Dev has created a dedicated American subsidiary, Ratp Dev USA, to ensure a successful setup and development of its business in the U.S. The objective is to become a major player in all segments of public transportation, including rail.

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