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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2009

ARRA to fund Chicago Transit track replacement

The $87.8 million project will create approximately 400 jobs locally over the course of the project through the construction contractor.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2009

GO Transit unveils first wind turbine

Located in Mississauga, the 102-foot-high wind turbine generates up to 50 kilowatts of power and could produce up to 80 percent of its Lisgar Station's power needs.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2009

METRO Briefs

Stimulus to revive Florida HSR plans. N.C. transit to end taxi vouchers. Berkeley mayor trades car for bus pass.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserApril 21, 2009

Transit Travels to Cyberspace to Reach Riders

Transit authorities are increasingly discovering the cost-saving benefits of social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter to help market their services and the the next generation of riders on board.

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ArticlesApril 21, 2009

Wireless Power Systems Enhance Global Tram Projects

Alstom's catenary-free technology offers safety for pedestrians and road users as power delivery only occurs once the conducting segment of the track is covered by the tram. Its design also allows for the preservation of urban environments and unique historic heritage of communities where it is implemented.

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ArticlesApril 21, 2009

Industry needs to deliver results

For those who think there is no connection between how we spend the extra money now and what we will get from that next bill, guess again.

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ArticlesApril 21, 2009

Feds finally see housing connection

A new task force will develop federal housing affordability measures that include housing, transportation and other costs that affect location choices.

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ArticlesApril 21, 2009

Pierce Transit buses equipped with tracking, 'talking' technology

The transit agency's technology investment is expected to increase safety and convenience and streamline schedules for fixed routes.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2009

Ansaldo STS wins $25.8M LIRR contract

This project, part of the LIRR East Side Access program, replaces the current vital relay-based interlocking control system with a MicroLok II vital microprocessor-based system.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2009

Rotary Lift launches new Website

Product information includes specifications, photos, brochure pages, feature tours, photos and videos. Rotary has added an entire library of videos, including product videos, service videos, a corporate overview and a product overview.

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