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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2010

S.F. subway project receives final design approval

The Third Street Light Rail project represents the most significant investment in the expansion of the Muni system in generations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2010

APTA launches Center for High-Speed Rail

Center will build on the efforts of other already existing APTA committees, including the High-Speed and Intercity Rail Committee and the Legislative Committee.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2010

DOT research arm releases ITS strategic plan

Core of plan is a program called IntelliDriveSM, a multimodal initiative to support safety, mobility and environmental enhancements by providing safe, interoperable wireless connectivity between vehicles (autos, buses, trucks, rail, and other fleets), infrastructure and passengers' devices.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2010

MBTA to enhance commuter service

Will begin a procurement process in 2012 for a new contract to operate commuter rail services and, in the interim, has exercised the final option on the contract with the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Co.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2010

Lawsuit alleges Ill. transit funding discriminatory

Two Chicagoans claim that funding disproportionately favors Metra over the Chicago Transit Authority, violating civil rights laws.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Biden voices support for rail

Vice President cites airport delays, road congestion, volatile fuel prices, increased environmental awareness, and a need for links between growing communities as reasoning.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Alstom delivers to France

First trainset of the Citadis Dualis went to the city of Nantes. Features a fold-out coupling to meet the latest safety standards, new compact bogies designed for operation at 62 mph and environmentally-friendly materials.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

AECOM joint venture awarded $18M N.J. contract

Early construction is expected to begin during late spring 2010. The replacement bridges are slated for completion in 2017.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Calif.'s Omnitrans names new CEO

Milo Victoria, currently serves as assistant GM, bus service, for D.C.'s Metro. He has more than 33 years of experience in the industry.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

D.C. Metro adds anti-terrorism unit

Will increase surveillance of the Metro system, conduct more frequent security sweeps of facilities and tunnels, and provide greater visibility of uniformed officers.

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