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News•by Staff•March 8, 2016

STV promotes rail industry vet, Forde to VP

Forde has managed multi-million-dollar projects from specification development through final design and construction.

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News•by Staff•March 7, 2016

U.S. DOT opens competition for transportation research grants

UTCs selected through this competition must address: improving mobility of people and goods; reducing congestion; promoting safety; improving the durability and extending the life of transportation infrastructure; preserving the environment; and preserving the existing transportation system.

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News•by Staff•March 7, 2016

Transit looks to Uber, Lyft to alleviate the strain on paratransit services

Proponents of such partnerships say they could potentially reduce costs for the multimillion-dollar, heavily subsidized paratransit services. They also would help communities respond to customer demands for same-day, on-demand service.

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News•by Staff•March 7, 2016

L.A. Metro launches 11.5-mile Gold Line rail extension

The extension includes six new rail stations, providing access to locations such as City of Hope hospital, Azusa Pacific University, Citrus College and Santa Anita Racetrack.

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News•by Staff•March 4, 2016

TransLoc, Uber partner for bus app in N.C.

The mobile app Rider makes transit more accessible with new Uber integration.

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News•by Staff•March 4, 2016

Jobs to Move America launches as independent national nonprofit

Organization was created in 2013 to re-envision the potential for reviving U.S. manufacturing jobs for underserved communities via public transit.

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News•by Staff•March 3, 2016

Md. delays action on bill that would impose onboard surveillance guidelines

The bill, which would affect Maryland Transit Administration in the Baltimore area, Ride On buses in Montgomery County and TheBus in Prince George’s County, creates guidelines for audio recordings and places limits on when they can be made.

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News•by Staff•March 3, 2016

Therese McMillan named chief planning officer for L.A. Metro

During her years as acting FTA adminstrator, McMillan has led reform in transit safety, capital planning and oversight, civil rights, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs and efforts related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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News•by Staff•March 3, 2016

Man struck by Amtrak train while crossing tracks

The accident was under investigation by local and state police, as well as Amtrak and MBTA Transit police. Foul play wasn't suspected.

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News•by Staff•March 3, 2016

Clean Energy wins $10M multi-year deal with New Jersey Transit

Also signed other agreements across the transit markets, including the construction of new stations and extended maintenance and fueling contracts.

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