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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

L.A. Metro tests first car on Gold Line

Trip was part of a clearance test in which the train car was towed, rather than self-powered, at approximately 5 mph so that it could easily stop on short notice.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

Stimulus bill passes House vote

Package includes $43 billion for transportation projects, including $30 billion for highway and bridge construction and repair and $12 billion for mass transit, including $7.5 billion to buy equipment such as buses or railcars.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

L.A. Metro authorizes negotiation of Iteris contract modifications

Modification could potentially increase the total contract value from approximately $6 million to $10.5 million.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

Toronto Transit to receive more police officers

Thirty-six additional officers will assist with traffic, safety and security.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

U.K. transportation consultant acquires CRA Int'l

The acquisition strengthens Steer Davies Gleave’s presence and growing portfolio of work in North America, and will enable the company to deliver substantial projects in the U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

Pending Economic Recovery Bill amendment would add $3 billion for transit

The amendment would appropriate an additional $1.5 billion for transit formula funding and $1.5 billion for the New Starts program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rapid rail from N.C. to Atlanta considered. Transit drivers honored for safety. London tube maps created to help disabled.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2009

U.S. public transit faces wave of service cuts

Transportation for America’s informal audit highlights 51 communities across the U.S. that are considering eliminating jobs, cutting service and raising fares, but will receive no assistance under the current recovery proposal to prevent the cuts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2009

LIRR, Metro-North announce joint procurement

The joint procurement is the latest step in the railroads’ efforts to work together to improve efficiency and customer service and reduce costs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2009

Apollo Video equips Fla. transit with command center

Each of the 10 trains are equipped with the company’s RoadRunner digital video recorders (DVR) and four surveillance cameras strategically placed in the interior of each train.

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