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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2009

Audit finds MARTA did not mishandle finances

Agency successfully extricated itself from two-thirds of these lease arrangements and is working diligently to resolve those few which still remain in effect. Even in the worst-case scenario, MARTA will wind up with a net profit.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2009

S.F. Muni's Dougherty wins safety award

The National Safety Council helps prevent injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the roads, through leadership, research, education and advocacy.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2009

SEPTA strike averted, negotiations continue

Negotiations were scheduled to resume Monday at 10 a.m. between the sides, which continued talks over the weekend past a threatened 12:01 a.m. Sunday strike deadline.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2009

AeCON Group to refurbish GO Transit

Under the contract, AeCON will refurbish Union Station’s 360,000 square-foot train shed covering 13 tracks and 23 platforms, replacing the existing roof with a new steel roof and a glass atrium that reaches 50 feet above the platform level.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2009

Philly transit talks on hold

Talks delayed until hours before World Series begins.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2009

Bridge closure pushes BART ridership up

Numbers expected to continue growing past record numbers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2009

Monterey, Calif., taps light rail for transit corridor

16-mile corridor extends between Monterey and Castroville on the publicly owned tracks adjacent to Highway 1. Start of service is planned for early 2015.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2009

More Ariz. couples turning to public transit

More Arizonans are shedding one car from their household and relying more on public transportation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2009

Honolulu mayor may delay rail project

Commuter rail line may get late start; historical impact plan still needs to be signed.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2009

APTA, UIC to host regional HSR seminars

The programs will feature practitioners from HSR systems around the world and focus on best practices and lessons learned from European and Asian systems. The curriculum will be tailored to the different issues in each city.

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