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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2009

INIT celebrates 10 year anniversary

Since 1999, when INIT was first established as an ITS provider on the North American market, it partnered with customers in more than 20 cities from New York City to Vancouver, Canada.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2009

METRO Briefs

Hybrid buses growing in popularity. Forum showcases futuristic rail projects. Metrolink union sues over train cameras.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2009

SF Muni and BART launch accessibility pilot

The 18-month pilot project will allow senior and disabled customers unlimited access to BART in San Francisco and all Muni transit services with the purchase of a single pass.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2009

Gannett Fleming relocates NYC office

Several sustainable features were included in the new office space, including 100 percent recycled cubicle panel fabric and frames, zero volatile organic compounds paints and primers, a green guard and cradle-to-cradle certified carpet, and energy efficient lighting with occupancy sensors

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2009

Otak Inc. honored for Ariz. transportation center

Consultant won awards for collaboration, green building and innovation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2009

D.C. expands subway station cell phone service

Wireless contract is expected to generate approximately $25 million for Metro during the initial 15-year contract and an additional $27 million during the five, two-year renewal terms.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2009

METRO Briefs

Vancouver Olympic officials push transit. Cal taking bus to L.A. GCRTA installs talking warning system.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2009

T4 America touts health, transportation connection

People in more compact metropolitan areas suffer from significantly fewer chronic medical conditions than their counterparts in more sprawling regions.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2009

TransitCenter: More companies offering commuter benefits

Over one-third (35 percent) of companies surveyed offered a tax-free commuter benefit once the amount of tax-free income that could be used for mass transit fares increased from $120/month to $230/month.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2009

Bombardier secures Italian locomotive contract

Worth approximately $383 million, the order supplies 100 E464 electric locomotives, with an option for an additional 50 locomotives.

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