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Analysis: Group commuting up

Additionally, approximately two-thirds saw jumps in residents using public transit, while driving to work alone dropped in about two-thirds, or more than 200 metropolitan areas.

ABC delivers 6 Van Hools to Mass. operator

ABC delivers 6 Van Hools to Mass. operator

The new coaches are all equipped with Detroit DD13 engines and Allison B500G4 transmissions and have thee-point seat belts. King Ward Coach Lines also specified Van Hool’s unique rear passenger window, Wi-Fi, 110-volt electrical outlets, REI’s elite six-monitor entertainment system and enclosed parcel racks.

Metrolink appoints DePallo CEO

Michael P. DePallo currently serves as Director and GM for the Port Authority Trans Hudson Corporation, a heavy rail subsidiary of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey that transports over 250,000 passenger trips a day between Manhattan and neighboring New Jersey.

Ore. anti-rail measure passes

Initiative Measure 3-401, which requires countywide voter approval before officials can spend money on rail lines in the county, passed 60% to 40%. The measure may not impact the Portland-Milwaukie light rail extension, currently under construction, but could severely limit future rail development in the county.

FRA awards funds to Ind., Va.

The Indiana Gateway Project will receive $71.3 million. Improvements include track reconfiguration and track and signal upgrades, all of which will help improve service reliability while creating jobs and relieving congestion. Virginia will receive $74.8 million to continue development of the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor.

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