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News•by Staff•December 3, 2009

Chicago area transit joins White House Jobs Summit

An alliance of the nation’s top metro transit systems, including New York, Boston and Washington, D.C., met with key members of Congress to highlight the opportunity to invest in creating jobs and boost the economic recovery.

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News•by Staff•December 3, 2009

SEPTA adds bus schedules to Google Transit

All bus, rail and trolley schedules are available for anyone using Google Maps or agency Website to plan a trip in the Philadelphia region.

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News•by Staff•December 3, 2009

MTI study examines failure, success of rail systems

Portland and San Diego emerged as leaders based on study definitions of ridership and productivity success.

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News•by Staff•December 3, 2009

Study: U.S. transit safety programs for female riders lacking

Only about one-third of surveyed transit agencies believed specific programs should be put in place for women and only three had initiated programs addressing women's security needs.

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News•by Staff•December 2, 2009

APTA: Public transit projects support, create jobs

Survey IDs more than $15 billion in public transportation capital projects that can be started in 90 days. It is estimated that this investment in public transportation would support and create more than 450,000 jobs.

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News•by Staff•December 1, 2009

Alstom to provide 16 Coradia Lint trains for German railway

Trains, which are diesel-engined vehicles made up of two coaches, can operate at speeds of up to 120km/h. Each train can accommodate 130 passengers.

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News•by Staff•December 1, 2009

U.S. DOT tabs $280M for urban circulator projects

Projects to include streetcars, buses and bus facilities. FTA plans to announce grants early in 2010.

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News•by Staff•December 1, 2009

D.C. Metro briefs safety groups on rail yard accident

Operator of train 902 has been a Metro employee since May 2007 and a train operator since November 2008. He is currently on paid administrative leave.

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News•by Staff•December 1, 2009

Charlotte, N.C. area tops nation in PT use

Of the top ten cities listed in the U.S. OMB report, which includes Denver, San Antonio and St. Louis, seven have implemented light rail and one has commuter rail service, many integrated with transit-oriented development and with a dedicated funding source for public transit.

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News•by Staff•December 1, 2009

Metrolink probes alleged failure to stop at red signal

No injuries were reported from last Tuesday's incident, according to officials, but concerns were raised to the fact that basic safety rules were broken despite reform efforts made since the fatal Chatsworth crash that killed 25 people 14 months ago.

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