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News•by Staff•February 5, 2010

L.A. Metro, P.D., Sheriff's Dept. promote safety

The focus was on violators running red lights, making illegal left turns and pedestrian jaywalking. While there has been a steady decline in train versus vehicle accidents on the Metro Blue Line, the level of pedestrian accidents has remained stagnant.

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News•by Staff•February 4, 2010

SEPTA Youth Advisory Council releases first survey

Open to youth between the ages of 14 and 22, the survey is the first step in a larger service evaluation strategy that will culminate in a set of recommendations on how SEPTA can better serve its youth riders.

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News•by Staff•February 4, 2010

New HRT head looking to change corporate culture

In dealing with a light rail project that may be over budget by nearly $100 million, Phillip A. Shucet says that Hampton Roads Transit has bred a “culture of fear” and needs more open communication.

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News•by Staff•February 3, 2010

Miami-Dade creates Super Bowl smart card

eAccess, LLC is Cubic Corp.'s RFID and smart card production company. Through strategic alliances with companies in Asia, North America, South America and the Middle East, eAccess offers smart card supply and combined services from Cubic.

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News•by Staff•February 2, 2010

Valley Metro unveils ‘Try 1 in 5’ campaign

In February, employees from Valley Metro’s Business Services department will visit select workplaces and show colleagues how to find a carpool partner using the free “ShareTheRide” online ride-matching system at ShareTheRide.ValleyMetro.org.

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News•by Staff•February 2, 2010

D.C. Metro launches anti-terrorism effort

Blue TIDE included a number of security sweeps and patrols at the Union Station Metrorail station and Metrobus boarding area outside of Union Station. Also served to remind the public to remain observant while riding Metro and report any suspicious behavior.

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News•by Staff•February 2, 2010

Amtrak to conduct Mich. HSR improvement study

Will examine all infrastructure needs and costs required to allow for 110 mph train service along the corridor including any upgrade of tracks, bridges, signal systems, highway-rail grade crossing warning devices and stations as well as analyze freight and passenger train operations.

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News•by Staff•February 2, 2010

Report: HSR funds may not help states

Even with the $8 billion in awards from stimulus funds, the 13 high-speed rail corridors selected still may not be able to foot the bill for projects.

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News•by Staff•February 2, 2010

President's budget includes $1.82B for 27 projects

The spending plan included in President Obama's Budget submitted to Congress announces recommendations to invest $834.6 million in 19 new transit construction projects— 10 of which are new funding recommendations in FY 2011, and 9 of which have been recommended for funding in previous years, but still await construction grant agreements.

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News•by Staff•February 1, 2010

$79B U.S. DOT budget promotes safety, livable communities

The budget includes an additional $1 billion for high-speed rail, coming on the heels of President Obama and Vice President Biden's January 28 announcement of $8 billion in Recovery Act funds for states across the country to develop America's first nationwide program of high-speed intercity passenger rail service.

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