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News•by Staff•September 23, 2009

Parsons taps Barron to lead transportation group

Barron joined Parsons in 1976 and has since held a succession of project management and business development positions throughout the corporation. His most recent position was executive vice president and global business development manager for PTG.

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News•by Staff•September 23, 2009

METRO Briefs

D.C. Metro partners with suicide prevention groups. Weekend riders drive Valley Metro ridership. San Francisco HSR station spot still undecided.

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News•by Staff•September 22, 2009

U.S. transit systems on alert per terror investigation

Systems have stepped up safety patrols in response to a DHS advisory connected to an FBI investigation of a possible U.S. terror cell and an alleged plot to use hydrogen peroxide explosives.

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News•by Staff•September 22, 2009

OCTA unveils redesigned Website

Changes include refreshed the layout of bus section, and the addition of trip planning tools, interactive maps, an events calendar and a “Share the Ride” section.

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News•by Staff•September 21, 2009

Cleveland RTA bans employees cell phone use

Cell phones can only be used when the operator is on layover, the vehicle is stopped, the parking brake is set, and they have left the driver’s seat. The same rules apply if an operator has to use a personal cell phone to contact a dispatcher.

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News•by Staff•September 21, 2009

MBTA updates system maps, signage

For the first time ever the maps will display connections to key bus routes to and from subway stations.

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News•by Staff•September 21, 2009

43 green transit projects awarded fed funds

The Federal Transit Administration reviewed more than $2 billion in applications for these funds.

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News•by Staff•September 21, 2009

Sec. LaHood launches new program for women

The new program, managed by a partnership between the U.S. Department of Transportation and Spelman College, is part of a broader effort, led by the White House, to ensure that federal programs and policies take into account the distinct needs and concerns of women and girls.

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News•by Staff•September 18, 2009

Alstom unveils new commuter train for U.K.

The new model from the X’Trapolis product platform features bogie offset articulation, which reduces the number of bogies by up to 30 percent, increasing aisle and gangway space, and making the train 28 percent lighter.

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News•by Staff•September 18, 2009

Amtrak to launch restored Wash. rail service

The city partnered with the Port of Chelan, Chelan County Commissioners, Washington State Senator Linda Evans Parlette and U.S. Senator Patty Murray as they worked with Amtrak and BNSF representatives on the project.

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