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ArticlesJune 4, 2009

Track Inspection, Maintenance Ensures Safety and Comfort

From preventive rail inspection to renewing damaged tracks, track maintenance is essential in keeping trains running safely and on time.

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ArticlesJune 4, 2009

Recession Creates High Anxiety for Transit Workforce

Layoffs, salary freezes and other cutbacks have battered morale at many transit systems. Open communication and investment in workforce development are key to keeping staff engaged and focused on the future.

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ArticlesJune 4, 2009

Transit Taps Resources to Enhance Emergency Response Role

The development and execution of a comprehensive transit emergency response plan can be optimized by training all levels of personnel, participating in practice exercises, and pursuing local and federal resources.

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ArticlesJune 4, 2009

New Jersey Transit Digs Deep for Project Success

The agency is investing $420 million in ARRA funding on several capital projects including the Mass Transit Tunnel, a new transit center, signal improvements, rail line interlocking and bus shelters.

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ArticlesJune 4, 2009

No quick bounce from TIGGER

TIGGER's energy reduction category can include various projects ranging from replacement of existing buses with more energy efficient buses, such as hybrids.

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ArticlesJune 4, 2009

Getting out the vote for rail transit initiatives

There are numerous forms of identifying your voters, from door-to-door canvassing to paid phone banks.

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ArticlesJune 4, 2009

Credit crisis impacting transit

If fear overtakes that trust, and we fail to deliver, then the wrath we will face will make the current crisis seem mild.

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ArticlesCover StoryJune 4, 2009

New Jersey Transit Reaches No. 1 in Top Rail Projects

With $14.6 billion worth of projects in the works, New Jersey moves ahead. ARRA funds have big impact on transportation, with many dormant projects now ready to roll. This year's total purse reaches past $70 billion.

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ArticlesJune 4, 2009

NBC installs mini-network on N.Y./N.J. Port Authority trains

PATH riders waiting for their trains will now be entertained by NBC Everywhere.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2009

Biden, LaHood meet with governors on HSR

Session was an opportunity for state leaders to share their ideas with the Obama administration about the future of high-speed trains in America.

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