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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2010

Web Extra: Transit commuter benefit in danger of being slashed Dec. 31

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) included a provision to raise the monthly limit commuters can deduct from their paycheck on a pre-tax basis from $120 to $230 to pay for their commute and accrue savings. However, the additional savings will disappear if the law is allowed to sunset on Dec. 31, 2010, reverting to the $120 level unless Congress acts to extend it.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2010

TOD project near SEPTA station planned

Project includes construction of apartments with ground-floor stores near Temple University rail station, which connects with several rail lines.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2010

BART seeks public input on budget surplus

BART could temporarily lower fares or use the up to $5 million surplus to make improvements to equipment and facilities. Another possibility is contributing to the reserve fund, which is currently empty.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2010

UMA wins case, Murray amendment found unconstitutional

Amendment placed by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in last year's DOT appropriations bill prohibited the FTA from enforcing the Charter Bus Rule against King County Metro Transit.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2010

INIT receives performance award for Olympic fleet system

Company honored by CUTA for exceptional system performance of its intelligent transportation technology on Translink's buses during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

Southern Calif. transit adds SmartPark solar panels

System consists of a fixed structure that provides outdoor covered parking with a minimal amount of installation work. The end results will be a savings in operating costs of more than $90,000 at current electricity rates.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

Transit systems offer free rides to polls

Polling place consolidations and reductions may make voting less convenient for residents; transit systems help out by offering free rides on election day.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

Canada invests $600M in Ottawa transit

This investment in Ottawa transit will help the city achieve its goal to increase public transit use to 30 percent by 2031.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

Baltimore launches free downtown shuttle route

Charm City Circulator's Purple Line, operating hybrid-electric buses funded by parking tax increases, shuttles passengers for free.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

MassDOT launches sustainability initiative

GreenDOT will be driven by three primary goals: reduce greenhouse gas emissions; promote the healthy transportation options of walking, bicycling, and public transit; and support for smart growth development.

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