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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2009

SFRTA, MPOs announce call for FTA-funded projects

The funds can be used to support up to 80 percent (an 80/20 match) for capital projects and not more than 50 percent (a 50/50 match) of project costs for operating assistance.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2009

Tech magazine taps 5 iPhone apps for commuters

Transit maps app allows you to download the map from your local transit agency and store it on your phone.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2009

Russia searches for answers in HSR crash

Authorities have said that terrorists are responsible. It is the country's most serious attack since 2004.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2009

Bombardier, German co. partner for HSR research

Terms of the contract include regular professional exchanges and provide for simpler commissioning of joint research and development work. The framework agreement covers an initial period up to Dec. 31, 2014.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2009

Holiday travel transports H1N1

Doctors urge using common sense and good hygiene to stay healthy over the holidays.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2009

U.S. high-speed rail group appoints new president

Eric C. Peterson, a 20-year industry veteran of transportation issues and policy management, served most recently as executive director for the Rural Cellular Association.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2009

DRI Corp. wins Brazilian info display system order

Bombardier taps products for approximately 50 light rail cars in Sao Paulo.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2009

Denver to break ground on airport train in August

The $1.3 billion, 23-mile line, which would run from Union Station to Denver International Airport is expected to be awarded to a public-private partnership in July.

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Newsby StaffNovember 24, 2009

TransLink urged to crack down on fare evaders

Local politicians call on TransLink to install turnstiles and better monitor fare evaders instead of raising fares.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

NCTD'S SPRINTER wins 'Project of the Year'

Service began in March 2008 on a 22-mile route between Oceanside and Escondido and currently carries more than 8,000 passengers each day, serving the most densely populated and transit-friendly corridor in North San Diego County. It links to various BREEZE bus routes along that corridor as well as to the COASTER, Amtrak and Metrolink rail services out of Oceanside.

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