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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Clorox offers H1N1 ed. kits for public transportation

Organizations — and particularly mass transportation systems where many people pass through daily — need to be ready to combat and help prevent the further spread of both flu viruses this winter and spring, urges Clorox.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

NTSB: Metrolink train ran red light

Agency staff said it concluded that witnesses who said the signal appeared to be green were not reliable. Board is continuing to discuss the findings.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Survey: Public transit users avoid social interaction

Fifty percent of riders listen to music or read to intentionally avoid social interaction, according to the study. Seating adjustments could help foster conversation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Milwaukee may create new transit authority

Recently unveiled legislation proposes a sales tax of up to a half-cent, to fund a transit authority that would take over the bus system and restore previously cut service.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

RFID research to make transit workers more safe

$1.4M research collaboration to develop location awareness technology to transmit a signal to approaching subway operators notifying them of the presence of track workers.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

CTA: Ridership down from 2008, higher than 2007

Will implement service reductions next month as a result of lower than anticipated revenues due to the sluggish economy.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Targeted transit job board launched

The new Transit Job Finder site allows job seekers to post resumes, receive job alerts and resource library access, while employers can search resumes and post jobs to fill key positions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Alstom to supply automatic train control to Santiago, Chile

The Urbalis solution will significantly increase train frequency and transport capacity while ensuring optimal safety, flexible operations and heightened passenger comfort, according to Alstom.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

WAAV, REI partner for onboard Wi-Fi service

The two-year agreement will include efforts to market onboard Wi-Fi and Internet connectivity solutions for charter buses and motorcoaches. WAAV's AirBox Transit Edition is a ruggedized router that provides connections for passengers and vehicle data to fleet operators.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Hill Int'l acquires TRS Consultants

San Ramon, Calif.-based TRS provides civil engineering, program management, construction management and information technology services primarily to the transportation and infrastructure market.

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