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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2009

METRO Briefs

Gov. Doyle reviews Spain’s high-speed rail. SunRail project cost climbs by $7M. CHP: driver in bus crash asleep at wheel.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2009

Utah showcases electronic fare system at industry event

In addition to accepting credit and debit card payments, the new EFC system is also being used to validate UTA-issued passes carried by corporate and educational customers as well.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2009

New site offers emerging transit technology info

Features news updates, events calendar, vendor directory, industry links and is designed to be a clearinghouse of information that can help transit professionals stay up-to-date about developments and inform decision-making in all aspects of transit technology.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2009

U.S. DOT solicits R&D help

Small businesses are invited to submit innovative research proposals that address high priority national transportation goals during the solicitation period, which runs from Feb. 13 through April 15.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2009

NTSB offers disaster response course

Course, designed specifically for commercial transportation officials, representatives of federal agencies, staff of non-governmental relief organizations and emergency managers, will focus on the understanding of how professionals can most effectively support the family assistance efforts within their organizations.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2009

METRO Briefs

NYCT tests three-door bus. Poll: Utah wants more trains. D.C. Metro proposes service cuts.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2009

APM, driverless transit conference coming to Atlanta

Event will explore the experience and lessons learned from past projects and new technologies in development.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2009

D.C. Metro launches Facebook page

Information about Metro, upcoming events like scheduled track work and YouTube videos are posted on the page. RSS feeds show real-time information about Metrorail and Metrobus service disruptions.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2009

N.Y. MTA unveils trip planner interactive map

Users can pan to any area in New York City and, with a click on the tool bar, view a location on either a road map or aerial view while utilizing multiple zoom levels.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2009

U.K. rail to test recycled plastic ties

Network Rail’s trial will use approximately 20 tons of recycled waste material to form the new ties, which will replace timber ties along some of the rural lines on the network.

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