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News•by Staff•June 13, 2019

L.A. Metro fill key executive leadership positions

The positions were open because of notable departures from Metro over the last half year.

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Articles•June 12, 2019

Determining Value of Tech for Rail Projects Key

Publisher James Blue discusses new technologies, including CBTC and the need for SWOT analysis. 

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News•by Staff•June 12, 2019

Chicago training series to help SBEs, DBEs compete for rail modernization work

The RPM Small Business Educational Series will begin later this month and continue through September.

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News•by Staff•June 12, 2019

FRA awards $326M in grants to improve safety, infrastructure

The grants, awarded under the CRISI program and the Special Transportation Circumstances Program, will fund 45 projects in 29 states.

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News•by Staff•June 12, 2019

SFRTA set to test PTC on revenue service

Revenue trains will be incrementally added in the demonstration phase until the entire fleet is operating with PTC systems.

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News•by Staff•June 12, 2019

DART board approves development agreement

The agency acquired the land during construction of their light-rail line to construct and operate a future plaza that would connect Victory Station to American Airlines Center.

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News•by Staff•June 12, 2019

Bombardier safety system to prevent light rail collision, overspeed

Designed to ensure the driver always maintains full control over the vehicle by using digital track data and visual odometry.

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News•by Staff•June 11, 2019

Data shows health risks associated within transportation workforce

Findings include increased risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes for drivers.

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News•by Staff•June 11, 2019

NJ TRANSIT opens bid process for Sandy-resilience project

Will allow agency to operate train service longer leading into, and recover more quickly following, storm events.

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News•by Staff•June 10, 2019

Despite alt. transit options, U.S. drivers spend 12% more time in cars

Walking, biking, riding a train or subway, and using a taxi or ride sharing service showed a downward trend.

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