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News•by Staff•June 10, 2009

ARRA to fund Maryland MTA parking upgrades

Falls Road Light Rail station improvements include increasing parking capacity from 97 spaces to 197 spaces as well as new lighting, landscaping and signs.

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News•by Staff•June 10, 2009

San Diego MTS passes FTA review

The Triennial Review evaluated the performance of MTS in carrying out its program, specifically referring to compliance with statutory and administrative requirements.

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News•by Staff•June 10, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rep. Carnahan files transit funding bill. Bus Riders Union organizes against fare increase. Denver selects interim general manager.

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News•by Staff•June 10, 2009

U.K. Underground strike to cost $180 million

Rail Maritime and Transport Union called for the strike, expected to cause widespread disruption until Friday morning, due to failure to reach agreement over jobs and pay.

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News•by Staff•June 10, 2009

Obama taps Hersman to lead NTSB

As a Board Member of the NTSB since June 2004, Hersman served as the NTSB's representative at 15 accidents and chaired a number of public events hosted by the NTSB, including a public hearing on motorcoach safety.

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News•by Staff•June 9, 2009

Federal transportation policy overhaul proposed

NTPP proposes narrowing 100-plus transportation programs to a more manageable six core funding programs, which would be competitive and performance-based.

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News•by Staff•June 8, 2009

FTA, ARRA to fund ARC project

The agency will make a “down payment” toward an eventual commitment of $3 billion by approving a $1.35 billion Early Systems Work Agreement (ESWA). The project will allow NJ Transit to double rail service capacity into Manhattan.

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News•by Staff•June 8, 2009

MBTA expands cell phone ban

Effective immediately, MBTA contractors, including Mass Bay Commuter Rail (MBCR), The RIDE paratransit service, and commuter boat and private bus contractors will comply with the directive issued to MBTA operators last month.

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News•by Staff•June 8, 2009

McMillan named FTA deputy administrator

McMillan currently serves as the deputy executive director of policy for the San Francisco Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

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News•by Staff•June 8, 2009

DART test trains up and running

Tests will be conducted on an almost daily basis until the section opens September 14. The tests are designed to evaluate the operation of the new light rail track and to familiarize rail operators with the operating characteristics of the trains on the new line.

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