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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2015

Utah Transit Authority begins search for new president/CEO

The announcement follows the retirement last month of former President/CEO Michael Allegra, who had been leading the agency since 2010.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2015

SPX Genfare changes name to Genfare

In addition, with the recent introduction of Genfare Link, the company now offers a comprehensive, fully integrated digital solutions suite to help transit operators more efficiently manage, measure and maintain fare revenue collection.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2015

AC Transit, BART celebrates ADA's 25th anniversary, new paratransit office

Since the ADA’s signing in 1990, AC Transit and BART have worked to ensure disabled residents are able to enjoy the many benefits of public transportation. The two agencies joined together in 1994 to form the East Bay Paratransit Consortium.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2015

FTA approves WMATA plan to address safety issues

Administration now calls on WMATA to provide unwavering focus and attention to effectively implement the plan and better provide the level of safety its passengers and workers deserve.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2015

Two-thirds of Americans likely to use HSR if available, survey says

The likelihood of respondents using high-speed rail for their work and leisure travel increases as they were informed that it will be less expensive than flying and that it will take less time than driving to their destination.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2015

Seattle streetcar project possibly delayed beyond 2015

The issue is with the vehicles themselves. A problem with the propulsion system caused the first delays, and testing revealed "water damage in the inverters" for all seven cars.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2015

MBTA GM guarantees system's winter readiness

At a site in Dorchester, Frank DePaola showed Gov. Charlie Baker and reporters the new third rail that workers have been laying down on the above-ground portion of the Red Line’s Braintree branch. The new third rail has a small curvature on its top, so there won’t be a build-up of ice and snow that caused problems for trains last winter.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2015

Richmond-to-Raleigh high-speed rail proposal gets all clear

The 162-mile route between the two cities in North Carolina and Virginia would utilize existing and former rail lines for approximately 60% of the route and is planned to be free from at-grade crossings of track and roads.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2015

Metra will have to shut down unless PTC deadline extended

If Metra is unable to operate beyond December, it will work to ensure an orderly shutdown of its system and communicate with its customers with sufficient time for them to consider the effects of the shutdown, the resolution also states.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2015

Operation Lifesaver's Joyce Rose to end tenure in 2015

Before joining Operation Lifesaver in December of 2012, Rose served as staff director for the Railroads Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committe. The OLI board will conduct a search for Rose’s successor.

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