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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2013

Denver RTD, Red Cross partner on disaster preparedness

The agency is installing 30 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in 17 locations and has trained 20 employees in CPR and the use of the AEDs. The training and AEDs are part of a larger effort by the two organizations to improve preparedness in the community.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2013

ROUSH adds 3 Ford chassis options

Built on a 2013 model year or newer chassis with a 6.8-liter, V10 engine, the ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas-powered Ford F-53 and F-59 feature a 67-usable gallon propane autogas fuel tank.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2013

Chicago unveils proposed BRT lane configurations

Plans for the Central Loop East-West Transit Corridor include designated bus-priority lanes on two miles of streets The Loop BRT corridor will serve Union Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, CTA subways and Navy Pier with more than 1,700 buses per day, making it one of the busiest bus routes in the nation. Expected to start service in 2014.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2013

NRA backs guns on Chicago buses, trains

The issue was raised at a House hearing in Springfield, the first legislative step following a federal appeals court ruling, tossing out the state's ban on concealed guns in public

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2013

Dallas Cowboys unveil new luxury motorcoach

The posh interior of the $2 million dollar 45-foot Prevost Marathon Coach features nine HDTVs, Crestron control, hardwood flooring, granite counters and leather and fabric sofas.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2013

$12.5M awarded to improve access to national parks, forests

The funds are provided through the FTA’s Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks program, which awarded $40.8 million for similar projects in January 2012.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2013

Amtrak fills key positions

Thomas J. Hall named chief, customer services, and Jay Commer GM, state-supported services.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2013

Founder/CEO of The Braun Corp. dies

Ralph Braun is credited with helping to create the mobility industry, driven initially by his own mobility needs. Innovations include devising a way to install a wheelchair lift on a van, enabling people with disabilities to travel on the road with their wheelchairs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2013

Vermont, Quebec commit to improved rail link

Gov. Peter Shumlin and Quebec Premier Pauline Marois are working together to improve rail connections between Montreal and the U.S. border. Improvements could potentially shorten trips between Montreal and New York by one hour. Pre-clearance by customs remains a challenge.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2013

Northstar station to receive $10.3M improvement

Construction is expected to start in May and be done by year's end. The city is negotiating final agreements with the Metropolitan Council, which operates the three-year-old commuter line.

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