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News•by Staff•October 2, 2009

D.C. Metro launches reading Web tool

BrowseAloud reads aloud text as the user moves the cursor over words. Software is intended to help anyone who has difficulty reading online, including people with mild visual impairments, low literacy and reading skills, and learning disabilities such as dyslexia.

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News•by Staff•October 2, 2009

Calif. Supreme Court: Shifting transit funds illegal

By declining to accept the Schwarzenegger Administration’s petition for review filed by state officials, the high court upheld the ruling of the Third District Court of Appeal that recent funding diversions violated a series of statutory and constitutional amendments enacted by voters via four statewide initiatives dating back to 1990.

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News•by Staff•October 2, 2009

Mobis partners with Bikestation for D.C. location

Members can access secure bike parking at Union Station 24 hours a day. Services of Bikestation Washington D.C. — opening Friday — include bike rental, repair and retail sales.

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News•by Staff•October 2, 2009

MARTA launches color-coded rail system

Under new system, main rail lines – and their deviating branches – will be identified by four primary colors. The changes will minimize confusion, especially for first-time customers and visitors from other cities.

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News•by Staff•October 2, 2009

METRO Briefs

Class action lawsuit for Katrina transit workers to proceed. L.A. mayor touts planned light rail car plant. More N.Y. subway lines to receive digital displays.

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News•by Staff•October 1, 2009

U.S. DOT unveils actions to combat ‘distracted driving’

Immediate actions the U.S. DOT is taking to combat distracted driving include making permanent restrictions on the use of cell phones and other electronic devices in rail operations.

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News•by Staff•October 1, 2009

Capital Metro's Gilliam to retire

Gilliam joined Austin, Texas-based Capital Metro in 2001 as deputy general manager/chief operating officer and was appointed president/CEO in 2002.

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Articles•October 1, 2009

Women In Transportation

This year we profile the achievements of seven women, who have used skills in planning, business, leadership, communications and industry advocacy to make their mark on the industry.

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News•by Staff•September 30, 2009

Alstom to equip Italian trains, electrify Spanish rail

Will provide the diagnostic, monitoring, assistance and on-site maintenance of the onboard ERTMS level 2 equipments for 31 Trenitalia trains. Plans to provide electrification for Granada, Spain’s tramway system.

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News•by Staff•September 30, 2009

CTA launches online vendor database

Allows interested parties access to contract information dating back to 2003. Database contains information on more than 46,000 contracts.

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