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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2015

N.C. shuttle service stirs public, private debate

The LUX service has also been criticized for using bus-only lanes and blocking access to bus stops, which Chapel Hill Transit officials say is under investigation

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2015

Deal to bring wireless network to Chicago subway reached

T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon and Sprint have collectively agreed to fund the entire upgrade related to the design and construction of a next-generation Distributed Antenna System capable of supporting the latest 4G wireless networks and mobile devices on the Chicago Transit Authority's system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2015

Super Bowl contributes to record Valley Metro ridership

Transit service to events included multiple layers of strategic activity to ensure success, including five days of enhanced light rail service to support rider demand and special bus service to and from outlying park-and-rides to provide added transit options.  

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2015

DART, Zipcar partnership adds vehicles at rail station

The availability of Zipcar allows members increased access to these communities and encourages the use of public transportation by providing a cost-effective and convenient travel option for transit riders whose destination is not easily reached by other means from the DART station.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2015

Obama budget includes $100 million for L.A. subway extension

The President's budget also recommends that Section 2 -- a 2.6-mile extension of the subway receive a Full Funding Grant Agreement which, if granted, would serve as the commitment to provide federal matching funds for this portion of the subway.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2015

Obama proposes $3.2B for rail, streetcar, BRT projects

The projects, competitively funded through the FTA's Capital Investment Grant Program, would create thousands of construction and operations-related jobs and help communities expand transportation choices that offer new ladders of opportunity for residents.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2015

China demands recompense after Mexico suspends rail project

Mexican budget minister Luis Videgaray said that the “indefinite suspension” was the result of falling oil prices and the need to cut public spending.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2015

Alstom's Régiolis train reaches major milestone

The train has already covered one million kilometers (approximately 622,000 miles) less than one year after entering service back in April 2014. This symbolic milestone coincides with its entry into commercial service in the Pays-de-la-Loire region.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Batho joins MCI as VP of Technical Support

Steve Batho joins MCI with a 17-year career at Daimler Buses North America, most recently as VP, Product Support. He also served as director of Plant and Equipment at London Transit Commission, the London, Ontario, public transit system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Hill International names 8 new senior VPs

The executives have more than 200 years of experience combined.

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