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BART enlists outside help in shooting probe. DC Metro: Inauguration transit cost $5.28m. Motorcoach crash probe near end
BART enlists outside help in shooting probe. DC Metro: Inauguration transit cost $5.28m. Motorcoach crash probe near end
Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) has ordered 55 light rail vehicles to accommodate the extensions planned in the city's west, south and central corridors.
The winning entry, “Missouri River Runner,” was submitted by Keith Kohler of Glendale, Mo., and received 2,036 votes, or 37 percent of the votes cast. More than 8,300 name submissions were entered late last year.
Thirty-six additional officers will assist with traffic, safety and security.
Modification could potentially increase the total contract value from approximately $6 million to $10.5 million.
Package includes $43 billion for transportation projects, including $30 billion for highway and bridge construction and repair and $12 billion for mass transit, including $7.5 billion to buy equipment such as buses or railcars.
Trip was part of a clearance test in which the train car was towed, rather than self-powered, at approximately 5 mph so that it could easily stop on short notice.
Rapid rail from N.C. to Atlanta considered. Transit drivers honored for safety. London tube maps created to help disabled.
The amendment would appropriate an additional $1.5 billion for transit formula funding and $1.5 billion for the New Starts program.
The acquisition strengthens Steer Davies Gleave’s presence and growing portfolio of work in North America, and will enable the company to deliver substantial projects in the U.S. and Canada.
The joint procurement is the latest step in the railroads’ efforts to work together to improve efficiency and customer service and reduce costs.
Transportation for America’s informal audit highlights 51 communities across the U.S. that are considering eliminating jobs, cutting service and raising fares, but will receive no assistance under the current recovery proposal to prevent the cuts.
Each of the 10 trains are equipped with the company’s RoadRunner digital video recorders (DVR) and four surveillance cameras strategically placed in the interior of each train.
Intercity bus comes to Ky. HSR Authority addresses Californians’ concerns. Florida transit creates mini-bus for mini-city
LaHood said he would continue to support funding for Amtrak, which he views as "the lifeblood of so many communities around America."
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