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News•by Staff•October 13, 2009

Nashville MTA partners with Google Transit

Riders will now be able to quickly and simply customize their route, access information on mobile phones and calculate the fare for their trip online.

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News•by Staff•October 13, 2009

DRI Corp. launches new sign system

The TwinVision Silver Smart Series features high intensity “sterling” LEDs that provide exceptionally brilliant messages and graphics while reducing power consumption and carbon footprint.

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News•by Staff•October 13, 2009

Cap Metro names Allen interim pres./CEO

With new appointments expected by the end of the year, the Board recommended waiting until January to begin a national search for Gilliam's replacement.

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News•by Staff•October 13, 2009

Bombardier to equip 2010 Winter Olympics

The Flexity trams will provide free passenger service between the Olympic and Paralympic Village and Granville Island, a key entertainment center for the games.

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News•by Staff•October 12, 2009

TIGGER grant to fund NCTD sustainability plan

Agency will use the $2 million discretionary grant to make alternative energy technology investments that will assist in the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

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News•by Staff•October 12, 2009

San Francisco Muni unveils LRV safety program

Agency created a decal for placement on all Muni LRVs that warns motorists to stop when passengers are exiting the vehicles.

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News•by Staff•October 9, 2009

SFMTA adds Australian streetcar to fleet

The new streetcar, No. 916, built in 1946, is the second Melbourne tram to join Muni’s historic streetcar fleet.

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News•by Staff•October 9, 2009

METRO Briefs

Driver convicted in casino bus crash. First Group weathering recession, expects more growth. LIRR not joining FRA safety program.

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News•by Staff•October 7, 2009

Siemens wins San Diego light rail contract

Contract is worth $205.2 million. The 57 new vehicles will replace some of the 134 light rail vehicles in operation on the MTS lines, many of which are more than 20 years old.

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News•by Staff•October 7, 2009

APTA: Public transit riders save $9K annually

Transit riders can save on average $755 per month. The savings amount is based on the cost of the national averages for parking and driving, as well as, the October 5 national average gas price of $2.461 per gallon for self-serve regular gasoline as reported by AAA.

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