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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2009

METRO Briefs

NY Gov. proposes transit bailout. Court tosses AC Transit case. Chicago wants ‘seamless’ fare system

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ArticlesApril 2, 2009

Vehicle Wash Systems: Keeping Fleets Clean & Green

Applications range from simple, single-brush models to fixed drive-through options. In an effort to go 'green,' some company's systems reduce the amount of water or chemicals used and feature high-efficiency motors to reduce energy usage.

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ArticlesApril 2, 2009

Securing Rail Systems From The Ground Up

Austin, Texas' Capital Metro and Phoenix-based Valley Metro employed special crime prevention tactics when designing their systems, as well as CCTV cameras and manpower to secure their rail systems' passengers, trains and other infrastructure.

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ArticlesApril 2, 2009

Buy America gets challenged again

Countries all over the world recognize the need for government investment to jump-start their economies, build their heavy industry, and keep or add more higher-wage jobs.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2009

Bombardier wins U.K. order

New Electrostar fleet will replace the older Class 317 fleet, and Bombardier will maintain the fleet using the operator's Maintenance Depot at Ilford.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2009

AASHTO launches transit awareness campaign

Includes a Website outlining authorization proposals and supplying facts about America's transportation infrastructure, as well as a host of examples and information on issues ranging from safety and congestion to freight and transit.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

Powell Industries to power Dulles rail extension

The manufacturer will supply the traction power substations, plus additional equipment for underground installation and enclosures to house the communications and signaling equipment.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

Nationwide Marketing partners with InstallerNet

Nationwide member dealers, who sell electronics but do not offer installation, will now have the opportunity to sell InstallerNet InstallCards, giving them instant access to installation services provided by local InstallerNet network members across the U.S.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

UITP: Integrate urban mobility into recovery plans

UITP also reiterates the message conveyed by UNEP: G-20 has an essential role to assume in the implementation of a genuine Global Green New Deal and public transport is a vital contributor.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

Mary Peters named to HDR's board

Peters, who served as Secretary of Transportation from 2006 to 2009, also served as administrator of the Federal Highway Administration from 2001 to 2005, when she joined HDR as national director of transportation policy and consulting.

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