Senate passes stimulus bill
Bill that includes $8.4 billion for transit must now go to conference with the House, which passed an $819 billion version of the bill late last month.
Bill that includes $8.4 billion for transit must now go to conference with the House, which passed an $819 billion version of the bill late last month.
Locomotives will contain a number of components produced by other Wabtec subsidiaries, including braking equipment, relays, contactors, air compressors, brake shoes and radiators.
Will promote ease of traveling between Philadelphia and New York — via N.J. Transit and SEPTA — with a connection at the Trenton Transit Center, a convenient and affordable way to get to Philadelphia hotels.
The EcoRide BE35 results in up to a 400 percent improvement in fuel economy, and more than $15 million in savings for a transit bus fleet of 50.
Cuts that the Senate bill makes from the House bill include $2 billion for Fixed Guideway Modernization and $2.5 billion for New Starts.
GPS-based system continually updates the location of Cal Poly Pomona’s six shuttle buses, which cover three routes.
Students, faculty and staff participated in a competition last Friday to encourage use of the light rail system operated by Valley Metro in Phoenix.
Some schools do not classify student workers as “essential/emergency support employees” and thus cannot require them to work during weather emergencies.
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Carper, who has served in various Illinois state and local government positions, including Mayor of the city of Macomb, has been a director on the Amtrak board since March 2008.
Honolulu opens rail project bidding. Phoenix faces inevitable fare increases. Chicago special-ed student gets service.
Participating UMA members are pledging to donate 10 cents for every mile driven by their fleet on September 24, Miles for Babies Day. All proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes.
Paducah Area Transit System using funding for expansion of an existing call center to cover a larger geographic area and provide around-the-clock access to traveler support.
Awards presented at a Green Ride Global member reception at this year’s International Limousine and Chauffeured Transportation show in Las Vegas.
Other topics included sustainability and workforce development initiatives; public-private partnerships; and a session on the impact of the current economic conditions on the transit industry.
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