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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 29, 2015

[Photos] Denver RTD's commuter rail maintenance facility

The Commuter Rail Facility (CRMF) sits on 30 acres and is 230,000 square feet. Approximately 240 mechanics, operators and other staff will work out of this state-of-the-art, LEED Gold-certified building.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2015

Denver commuter rail maintenance facility Gold LEED certified

Sustainable features of the CRMF include efficient mechanics and lights for energy savings, water-efficient plumbing fixtures for reduction in water usage and specially designed windows that prevent thermal transfer.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2015

D.C. Metro working on deal with wireless carriers to end tunnel dead spots

The lack of cell phone coverage was exposed most recently after the Jan. 12 smoke incident at L’Enfant Plaza when passengers aboard Yellow Line train No. 302 struggled to connect to 911 as smoke filled the railcars just a few hundred feet south of the station platform.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2015

San Francisco pilots 'pee-repellent' paint to stop public urination

Nine city walls feature the special paint, which sprays urine right back onto the shoes and pants of unsuspecting relief-seekers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2015

US High Speed Rail launches TOD Institute, conference

Will work to increase the supply of new TODs and rail systems across America and will be holding a series of national and local events bringing together business and political leaders with planners and experts to advance knowledge sharing and project deal making.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2015

L.A. Metro mobile app adds geofencing, beacon technology

Will soon allow app users to receive messages that communicate contextually relevant information about service alerts, special events, or discounts near Metro stations and stops.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2015

Bombardier wins 30-year Toronto light rail maintenance contract

In addition to providing equipment maintenance, Bombardier will also deliver its Automated Vehicle Inspection System and its Bombardier Orbiflo advanced condition monitoring system to automatically inspect the vehicles and provide predictive maintenance capabilities.

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Videosby StaffJuly 28, 2015

A Day in the Life of TransLink

Watch a day in the life of Translink's operating companies and some of the great staff that keep it moving year after year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2015

Controversy brews over new Translink CEO's possible pay

The transportation agency’s search firm posted a job advertisement online last week that outlined a compensation package of $319,000 in base salary, a bonus of up to 30%, a $14,000 transportation allowance and a $1,200 parking allowance.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2015

Access to public transportation is key for returning military veterans with disability for reintegration success

Access to reliable transportation, particularly public transportation, is essential for returning military veterans with disabilities to reintegrate to civilian life and obtain critical medical and support services, according to a new Rutgers study.

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