MARTA FY 2010 budget approved
Budget totaling $787.6M includes a net transit operating budget of $399.1M and a total capital budget of $388.5M, which includes $134M allocated for debt service.
Budget totaling $787.6M includes a net transit operating budget of $399.1M and a total capital budget of $388.5M, which includes $134M allocated for debt service.
Egypt contracts are valued at a total of $180 million, and concern the second phase of construction of Line 3 metro system. Belgian project is the first European cross-border, high-speed line equipped with Level 2 ERTMS technology.
Car 15, which will serve the Powell-Mason Line, was built from the ground up using original blueprints by SFMTA artisans from the Woods Carpenter Shop, the Cable Machinery Support Shop, the Special Machine Shop and the Running Repair Shop.
Contract, valued at approximately $193 million, is for comprehensive modernization services on the 30-year-old electric multiple units which operate on CMSP's Metro Line 1-Blue in Sao Paulo.
D.C. Metro Red Line trains collide.
D.C. Metro Red Line trains collide.
CUTA's most recent national infrastructure survey reported a $40.1 billion need for public transit capital investment for the period 2008-2012. The association also continues to advocate for the implementation of a National Transit Strategy that includes dedicated long term funding to support transit needs in communities of all sizes across Canada.
The online campaign, produced entirely in-house, was launched June 16, 90 days prior to the opening of the Green Line, and is scheduled to run through the completion of the Green Line in December 2010.
Proposal does not address, however, where increased revenues will come from to finance the program. This portion of the legislation must be developed by the House Committee on Ways & Means, which is expected to act at a later date.
The release of the June Transit Savings Report coincides with National Dump the Pump Day. Dump the Pump Day, held on June 18, is intended to encourage people to ride public transportation to save money and protect the environment.
The study considered passengers' views of the internal layout, facilities and design features of current intercity rolling stock, looking specifically at long-distance journeys on nine different types of trains in current operation.
Architect advocates grid-style bus system. Turban-wearing workers protest logo rule. Co. may build hydrogen-powered rail prototype.
The program will offer grants for both planning and construction and includes an $8 billion competitive grant program and a continuing $1 billion annual investment proposed in the President’s budget.
Sacramento RTD wins Operators’ Competition and SEPTA wins Maintainers’ Competition.
System, which also features links to information about connecting bus routes and the operating status of elevators and escalators at each station, has proven very popular with Metrorail customers.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams had encouraged eclipse viewers to take mass transit to their destinations for safety and congestion relief.
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