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News•by Staff•November 17, 2009

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Project Action roundtable talks transportation for disabled youth

Group brought together youth with disabilities, parents and other family members, and representatives from the disability, transportation and youth communities.

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News•by Staff•November 17, 2009

Illinois gov. makes deal to stop paratransit fare hikes

In addition to freezing CTA and paratransit fare increases for the next two years, the state is also in conversations with CTA aimed at decreasing the number of anticipated service reductions, ensuring that riders will continue to have reliable public transportation options.

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News•by Staff•November 17, 2009

COTA approves 2010 fare increase

The proposed increase positions COTA closer to the transit industry standard fare box recovery rate while accounting for the inflationary factors that impact the cost of providing transit service.

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News•by Staff•November 17, 2009

MV-1 accessible vehicle production set for 2010

Volume production will begin in October at the AM General plant in Mishawaka, Ind., which designs and produces the military HUMVEE and assembles the HUMMER H2.

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News•by Staff•November 17, 2009

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> D.C. Metro pilot to provide travel training for 600 customers with disabilities

Participants in the program will receive on average between 32 hours and 34 hours of comprehensive travel training, Metro estimates.

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News•by Staff•November 11, 2009

Mass. senator urges DOT appointee to quit

New MassDOT appointee has a conflict of interest due to current membership on the MBTA Retirement Board, Sen. Baddour said.

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News•by Staff•November 6, 2009

Senate confirms Ferro to head FMCSA

Anne Ferro is currently president of the Maryland Motor Truck Association and serves on several regional advisory committees relating to freight planning, highway safety and transportation funding.

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News•by Staff•October 27, 2009

U.S. DOT using geographic map to report ARRA spending

The online map provides information about dollars obligated and projects pending in states and territories at the county and congressional district levels.

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News•by Staff•October 21, 2009

D.C. Metro partners with crime prevention groups

Agency joins with U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Crime Prevention Council, among others, for "Celebrate Safe Communities," a DOJ-supported initiative designed to spotlight crime prevention efforts and enhance public awareness of crime prevention.

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News•by Staff•October 21, 2009

MARTA GM named ‘Woman of the Year’

Dr. Beverly A. Scott was recognized by the Atlanta chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) for serving as an outstanding leader and role model in the transportation industry and making significant contributions to the advancement of women and minorities during her 30-plus year career.

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