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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2017

Nearly 90% of public transit trips impact economy, according to APTA report

The study, “Who Rides Public Transportation,” reveals that 87% of public transit trips directly impact the economy, either connecting people to employers needing workers, and to retail and entertainment venues.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2017

U. of Oregon partners with TriMet on light rail project

The university's Sustainable City Year Program will engage hundreds of students in transit and transportation development plans.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2017

L.A. Metro receives P3 proposal to accelerate BRT to LRT conversion

Agency received an unsolicited proposal from Fluor Enterprises Inc., to accelerate conversion of the Orange Line from bus rapid transit to light rail through a public-private partnership.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2017

California's high-speed rail line set to begin laying track

Gov. Jerry Brown's finance department approved the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s request to spend $2.6 billion on track work in the Central Valley on Friday.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2017

FTA says Metro Transit's light rail funds cannot be redirected

The agency's statement comes after a plan was introduced in the state legislature to redirect the funds for the project to roads and bridges instead.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2017

Wabtec signs $97M TEXRail contract

The commuter line will begin in downtown Fort Worth and extend to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2017

First Transit awarded ISO cert. for DCTA commuter rail

The ISO 9001:2015 addresses various aspects of quality management and contains ISO's best-known standards.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2017

Caltrain negotiates extension for electrification project

While the agency awaits a decision from the FTA about the execution of a $647 million funding agreement.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2017

Former head of N.Y. MTA joins STV

Named executive VP and chief strategic officer, Thomas Prendergast will work on strategic projects throughout the firm.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2017

Assessment puts cost of Omaha streetcar at $156 million

Report tabs the estimated cost of operating the line at $7.5 million.

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