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LA Metro Opens D Line Extension

The only new subway opening in the US this year, the D Line Extension represents one of Metro’s top transit priorities and a historic milestone for Los Angeles, with Sections 2 and 3 set to open in 2027.

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Videosby StaffJuly 15, 2015

Crossrail Breakthrough: Tunnelling Marathon Completion

The Prime Minister and Mayor of London Boris Johnson celebrated the completion of Crossrail's tunnels by going 40 metres below the capital to thank the men and women who are constructing the new east-west railway.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2015

New Orleans-to-Baton Rouge rail link has support, big obstacles

Trains would travel along tracks used for carrying freight stopping at up to seven possible stations, at a top speed of 79 mph. Instead of traveling back and forth up to eight times a day, there would be a morning train leaving in both directions, and an evening train taking passengers home, per revised plans.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2015

Charlotte launches first streetcar system in 77 years

The CityLYNX Gold Line is the first 1.5-mile segment of a 10-mile streetcar system. It travels from the Charlotte Transportation Center to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center with six stops.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2015

Missouri Gov. signs bill funding Kansas City transit

The bill, approved with bipartisan support in the Missouri General Assembly, provides about $35 million in annual funding for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. The legislation also permanently locks the tax in place, meaning it will no longer be subject to legislative renewal.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2015

Foxx warns of damaging FHWA cutbacks after MAP-21 expires in August

The Highway Account is anticipated to dip below the $4 billion threshold, triggering cash management procedures and leading to delayed reimbursements to the states. Agency will also have to furlough employees.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2015

After pilot, WMATA considering scrapping fare payment plan

The new fare gates will employ near field communication technology, allowing riders to tap their credit cards, government IDs, or smartphones and have the fare immediately deducted from their accounts. While the pilot program appeared to work effectively for the few who used it, Metro conceded testing across media was insufficient.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2015

L.A. Metro rail system reaches 25-year milestone

From zero miles of rail in 1990 to 87 miles today and with five major rail lines under construction, including two more set to open next year that will add 17.6 more miles, modern Metro Rail is an amazing accomplishment.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2015

Virginia Railway extends Keolis contract for 5 more years

The contract, which also includes providing maintenance for the trains, is valued up to $21 million for the first year.

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Videosby StaffJuly 14, 2015

DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

This video provides an overview to the DOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2015

Northeastern Illinois transit community marks 25th anniversary of ADA passage

The Regional Transportation Authority, Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace join the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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