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News•by Staff•June 30, 2009

Report: states not filling transit needs with ARRA

More than 60 percent of funding committed to highway system preservation, while .9 percent to public transportation.

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News•by Staff•June 30, 2009

D.C. Metro investigates train collision cause

Contacted experts in the field of track signaling to conduct an independent review. Other actions include staff realignment; shifting the position of the 1000-series cars; and operating all trains manually.

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News•by Staff•June 30, 2009

APTA: more transit investment needed in climate bill

Per the bill, states can use less than 1 percent of emission allowances to fulfill matching requirements to receive federal funds for projects such as building new subway lines or acquiring new clean fuel buses.

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News•by Staff•June 29, 2009

Bombardier completes Taiwan rail extension

Large-scale project involved the design and supply of the 9.3-mile line and fleet of 202 vehicles, as well as the simultaneous retrofit of the Muzha Line. Ultimately, the new and existing vehicles, operating as married pairs, will run compatibly on both lines.

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News•by Staff•June 29, 2009

BART, unions agree to 9-day contract extension

Extending the ground rules of negotiation, which require the unions to give the public 72 hours notice if they decide to strike.

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News•by Staff•June 26, 2009

N.J. Transit rolls out summer discounts program

The agency has partnered with several Atlantic City hotels, restaurants and businesses to offer discounts on meals, accommodations, shopping, fishing trips and other attractions. Package deals include discounts on beach and amusement park admission.

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News•by Staff•June 26, 2009

BART unveils labor negotiations Website

The site will feature regular updates on negotiations, facts and figures about BART's budget and contract with organized labor, blog entries and video content.

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News•by Staff•June 26, 2009

SFRTA passes amended Tri-Rail budget

The budget that was passed uses the total county contributions to maintain service. The mandated amounts include $1.567 million for operations and $2.6 million in tax contributions.

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News•by Staff•June 26, 2009

Obama signs ARRA provision

The new measure enables transit agencies to amend previously submitted applications to redirect ARRA funds toward operating needs.

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News•by Staff•June 26, 2009

Assetworks launches new Website

Enhancements to the Website include drop-down menus for improved navigation; more detailed information about the company, products and services; and an intelligent search bar.

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