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U. of Ala. to study hydrogen buses. Toronto smart card project to launch in 2010. AIG collapse may cause transit service cuts.

APTA urges Congress: pass transit funding stimulus

Testifying before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, APTA Chair Dr. Beverly Scott, who is also GM/CEO of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), said that APTA has just completed a new survey that identified more than $8 billion in “ready-to-go” projects from 170 public transit systems that could start within 90 days of federal funding being made available.

New Flyer named one of 10 best companies to work for

In addition to this award, New Flyer also recently received the Canadian Innovation Award by Economic Development Canada, been named a Top 100 Employer in Canada for the fourth consecutive year and has been named as one of Canada’s “Most Earth-Friendly Employers.”

ACS wins Milwaukee ITS contract

The new system will enable the Milwaukee County Transit System to conform to Federal Communications Commission's recent 800 MHz radio rebanding program, while providing MCTS the flexibility to add new ITS features in the future so the city can continue to provide riders with the benefits of the latest technologies.

Washington Metro begins bag inspections

The Metro Transit Police anticipate conducting random bag searches under the Security Inspection Program when circumstances warrant heightened vigilance. Police will take steps to ensure that there will be no discernible pattern to these inspections.

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