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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2016

Miami-Dade might allow alcohol ads in exchange for free Wi-Fi

The deal is part of the county's negotiation with Massachusetts-based company, CIVIQ Smartscapes, which would provide free Wi-Fi and kiosks to the county at no expense.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2016

MBTA served with default, dispute notices over PTC implementation

Pan Am Southern LLC and Pan Am Railways report that MBTA has disavowed the 2014 agreement, raising questions about the three railroads’ ability to implement PTC on Boston-area rail lines by the federal deadline.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2016

New Orleans-Baton Rouge commuter rail plan gets fed funds

The timeline for the new service will take several years, since  commuter train line has not existed between the two cities previously and a source of local public funding must be identified.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2016

China's first self-developed driverless train to open in Hong Kong

The first driverless train was produced at a factory in Hong Kong in March of this year.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2016

FTA approves proposed N.C. light rail station at university

With the station at NCCU, the 17.7-mile rail line will stretch from UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill to NCCU in Durham, connecting three major universities.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2016

Valley Metro taps company for Tempe streetcar design work

Stantec Consulting Services was also involved in the construction of the first 20 miles of the Valley Metro light rail construction that was completed in 2008, as well as the extensions into downtown Mesa and in northwest Phoenix.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2016

Light rail extension to south of Seattle links downtown, university

The 1.6-mile South 200th Link Extension to Angle Street Station in the Seattle suburb of SeaTac connects Sound Transit travelers to the existing 18.8-mile Link light rail that runs north to Seattle-Tacoma Airport, the city’s downtown, Capitol Hill and the University of Washington.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2016

Alstom to acquire Nomad Digital

Nomad, provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the rail industry, employs around 230 people, and is headquartered in Newcastle, UK.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2016

Artwork for NYC's Second Avenue Subway stations unveiled

The largest permanent public art installation in New York history creates a new museum underground and celebrates the work of legendary artists, including large-scale portraits by Chuck Close.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2016

Venter named sr. engineer mgr. at WSP | PB

Will be responsible for providing project management and technical expertise related to rail systems for subways, commuter rail, light rail, and people movers.  

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