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News•by Staff•April 15, 2016

AECOM wins contract for Metrolinx light rail extension project

The Hurontario LRT and Hamilton LRT projects are part of the largest infrastructure investment in Ontario’s history and are expected to have an impressive impact on regional transit by providing crucial links between many of the existing lines.

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News•by Staff•April 14, 2016

L.A. Metro taps RNL for light rail, bus station improvements

The $66 million project will include upgrading and expanding the 25-year-old Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station, which currently connects the Blue Line between Long Beach and downtown Los Angeles with the Green Line, which runs from Norwalk to Redondo Beach.  

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News•by Staff•April 14, 2016

$20M available to improve access to transit in communities

The TOD Planning Pilot Program provides grants for comprehensive planning in communities that are developing or implementing major new public transportation projects.

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News•by Staff•April 14, 2016

FTA updates Congress on D.C. Metrorail safety oversight

Reported that it has conducted more than 100 inspections and directed millions in Federal funds to support safety priorities in its first six months of temporary safety oversight.

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News•by Staff•April 14, 2016

RideScout, GlobeSherpa merge to become moovel North America

The company works to bring mobility solutions for public and alternative transportation options to North American cities through two distinctive but complementary products: moovel transit and RideTap.

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News•by Staff•April 13, 2016

Inflatable train seat design gives commuters 40% more space

The futuristic railcar interior, likened to a ‘bouncy castle’ by the designers, was developed as part of a train rolling stock design competition.

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News•by Staff•April 13, 2016

D.C. Metro hires NYCT's Lavin as chief safety officer

In his current role in NYCT’s safety department, Patrick Lavin performs in-depth investigations into rail and bus accidents, including mainline rail incidents such as derailments and collisions.

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News•by Staff•April 13, 2016

BART, labor unions reach tentative agreement, avoid possible strike

The contract agreement, which extends the contract negotiated after strikes took place in 2013, includes a raise of 10.5% per employee, spread over four years.

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News•by Staff•April 13, 2016

Joyce Rose joins WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff

In her new position, she will provide client services nationwide relating to transit/rail operations safety and security.

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News•by Staff•April 13, 2016

NJ TRANSIT defends audio surveillance usage

Interim Executive Director Dennis Martin said the agency is using whatever tools at its disposal to “deter criminal activity” and keep passengers safe, citing global terror attacks.

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