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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

Mass. Governor files $18B transportation bond bill

The authorization would be used to fund existing programs, as well as several new initiatives designed to lessen impacts from roadway congestion.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

San Diego MTS adding 25 new Siemens light rail vehicles

The cars will operate the entire 53-mile double-tracked MTS light rail network, including on the 11-mile Mid-Coast Trolley extension.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2019

Powers takes over as 10th GM of BART

Robert "Bob" Powers had been serving as Interim GM following the retirement of Grace Crunican earlier this month.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2019

Sound Transit campaign cheekily explores future travel tech mishaps

The campaign, “The Future is Sound,” consists of three thirty-second spots that highlight the travel innovations we’ve all dreamed about.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Virgin Hyperloop One to build test track in Saudi Arabia

Traveling from Riyadh to Jeddah would take 76 minutes (currently over 10 hours) utilizing the land bridge for passengers/freight.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

NY MTA approves reorg. plan to improve service, end project delays

Includes creation of task forces to assist homeless individuals on MTA property and to review train speed limits and recalibrate signals.

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NewsJuly 24, 2019

FTA could improve reliability of estimating rail project costs:GAO

For example, the documents did not discuss sensitivity analyses — an assessment of each factor's effect on cost.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

HDR names new principal program manager/associate VP

Michael Lewis will assist with large, innovative transportation programs locally and globally

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

Sound Transit moves one step closer to LRVs crossing 'floating bridge'

The process of installing rail on the floating bridge has been underway for a year, but the planning and preparation has been several years in the making.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

NJ TRANSIT's FY20 budget to boost personnel, customer experience

Approximately 61% of the operating budget is dedicated to costs associated with labor and fringe benefits.

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