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Videosby StaffJuly 17, 2013

CTA's Red Line Reconstruction Project Creates 1,000-Plus Jobs

The CTA's Red Line South Reconstruction Project is helping to boost the local economy and support businesses on Chicago's South Side and throughout the region. It's also creating training opportunities for those who may not ever work on the project. Kiewit Corporation, the primary contractor, has created its "Building Tomorrow's Workforce" program in an effort to create a pool of qualified individuals from which it may select employees in the future.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2013

French train crash caused by track tech fault

The piece of metal linking two train lines “broke away” when the accident took place, SNCF Chairman Guillaume Pepy said at a press conference.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2013

Tesla co-founder to unveil 'hyperloop' rapid transit system plans in August

The system would consist of some sort of tube that would carry people from downtown San Francisco to Los Angeles in 30 minutes, or more than twice as fast as airplane travel, at less than the cost of high-speed rail.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2013

N.Y. taxi program has slow start, costs $1.1M

The pilot service is part of an effort to improve service at a lower cost. However, the program in Yonkers ended up not being implemented and the service in White Plains provided 2,985 rides, which is significantly fewer than anticipated.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2013

Hawaii paratransit riders complain about service change

Delays in service and drivers who appear unaccustomed to routes and dealing with people with disabilities are among the concerns riders are reporting after Maui County switched service providers from Roberts Hawaii to Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. on July 1.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2013

Calif. paratransit director honored for saving woman’s life

Eric Drew, services director for a paratransit provider for Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, got help in time for an unresponsive client. Q'Straint selected him for its "Above and Beyond" Award.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2013

MV wins Calif. Dial-A-Ride contract

Operated the service since 2006 and partnered with Manteca Transit over the past seven years as the Dial-A-Ride and fixed-route transit services have evolved.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2013

IPA's tool compares diameter on dual-mated tires

The Tire Comparator (Type II) provides an easy method of ensuring mated tires are within tolerance.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2013

N.Y. subway line review finds service opportunities

Studied all elements of how subway service operates on the line, including scheduling conflicts with other train lines that use the same tracks, how train personnel prepare their trains to enter service at terminals and where trains stop at stations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2013

San Francisco MTA unveils TEP draft report

Initiatives under the TEP Draft Implementation Strategy include travel time reduction proposals, service changes and associated systemwide infrastructure, terminal and transfer points improvements, overhead wire expansion and long-term studies.

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