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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2009

Phoenix breaks ground on airport Sky Train

Phase one of the project, which will be completed in 2013 is creating 5,900 jobs and will connect with METRO light rail and transport passengers and employees between 44th Street and Washington, East Economy Parking and Terminal 4.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2009

D.C. Metro starting stimulus project work

Projects target improved passenger and maintenance facilities, safety and security, information technology, operations and equipment.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

Wabtec awarded N.Y. MTA railcar order

Orders represent components for the second option order of 382 cars, which are to be delivered over the next two years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

D.C. Metro adds Twitter page

Social networking tool provides another avenue to communicate with customers, reaching a segment of the Metro riding population who readily turn to portable electronic devices for information.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

ARRA to fund energy reduction, tribal transit

Greenhouse gas and energy reduction grant will be awarded on the basis of how much the proposed capital investment is expected to reduce either energy consumption or greenhouse gases. Funds will provide grants to Indian tribes for capital expenditures including transit equipment and facilities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

DOT, HUD team to promote sustainable communities

Agencies jointly funded a study by Reconnecting America's Center for Transit-Oriented Development (CTOD) in 2007 that showed that cost of living was dependent on the costs of housing and transportation combined.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

San Diego MTS confirms shooting victims' identities

Two employees were pronounced dead at the scene, and a third employee was placed on life support and died at the University of California San Diego Medical Center.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

N.Y. MTA raises fares, reduces service

Actions were required to implement the balanced budget passed by the agency's Board in December, which closed an approximately $1.2 billion deficit.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

METRO Briefs

IBM seeks share of high-speed rail. Seattle transit debuts talking buses. MBTA proposes rail hikes, service cuts.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2009

Washington Metro to provide downloadable data

The raw data is available in a coded format that can be used by anyone who wants to turn the information into a usable computer application, including businesses and Web masters.

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