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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2017

Sound Transit adding 30 more Siemens light rail vehicles

The added vehicles, scheduled to arrive no later than 18 months after final delivery of a previous order placed last fall, will support the opening of Sound Transit’s Link extension projects to Federal Way and downtown Redmond in 2024.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2017

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff wins Mich. University Region ITS contract

  The project will plan, design, and construct new CCTV cameras, dynamic message signs, and vehicle detection systems across the University Region to improve incident response and information dissemination to motorists on the state’s freeway system.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2017

Alstom inaugurates the first French cross-border Citadis tram

The new Citadis trams are in circulation on the extension of line A, which runs towards Illkirch-Graffenstaden, and the line D, which links the center of Strasbourg to Kehl in Germany.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2017

Amtrak CEO tells state lawmakers Penn Station repairs to cause more delays

Officials plan to meet with LIRR and NJ TRANSIT officials next week with the hope of publishing a plan for track closures by the second week in May so that commuters can plan ahead, as part of its 14-month track renewal project plan.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2017

Honolulu lawmakers propose boosting hotel tax to pay for rail project

The bill would raise the transient accommodation tax paid by visitors from 9.25% to 12% for 10 years.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2017

Laketran GM honored by state association for 'Transit Excellence'

Jurkowski was honored for his dedicated 43-year career in public transportation that started in Westchester County, N.Y., leading him to work in Philadelphia and St. Louis, before serving Lake County as the GM of Laketran in 2003.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2017

UMA names Tetschner president/CEO

He comes to UMA following 25 years at the National Speakers Association where he served as CEO for the past 18 years.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2017

C-TRAN names two finalists in executive director/CEO search

Current executive director/CEO Jeff Hamm will retire at the end of June after more than 10 years leading C-TRAN.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2017

N.Y. MTA to pilot electric bus program in December 2017

Testing is intended to provide the agency and electric bus manufacturers with actionable data on what works best in New York’s metropolitan environment.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2017

Gibson to lead west transit, rail practice for WSP | PB

His experience includes rail systems projects throughout the U.S. and internationally, including the implementation of systems and track work for a major light rail transit extension in St. Louis.

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