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News•by Staff•July 14, 2015

Virginia Railway extends Keolis contract for 5 more years

The contract, which also includes providing maintenance for the trains, is valued up to $21 million for the first year.

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Videos•by Staff•July 14, 2015

DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

This video provides an overview to the DOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.

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News•by Staff•July 13, 2015

Northeastern Illinois transit community marks 25th anniversary of ADA passage

The Regional Transportation Authority, Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace join the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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News•by Staff•July 10, 2015

MARTA's Parker named '2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager'

Parker is credited with launching a top-to-bottom transformation of MARTA at a time when it was still reeling from staggering budget deficits, declining ridership and a poor public image.

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News•by Staff•July 9, 2015

NTSB calls on Amtrak to record and review crewmember actions

Also reiterates recommendations on audio/image recorders, as well as asked Amtrak to report twice a year on its progress in the installation of the recorders.

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News•by Staff•July 9, 2015

All Aboard Florida awards contract for Orlando Int'l Airport rail line

Archer Western’s existing work with All Aboard Florida and the Orlando International Airport creates added efficiencies for the privately-funded passenger-rail project.

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News•by Staff•July 9, 2015

Alstom delivers first Citadis tram to Rio de Janeiro

The vehicles will run on a 17-mile-long, which includes 37 stations, that will be partially opened in mid-2016 in time for the Olympic Games.

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Videos•by Staff•July 9, 2015

Refurbishing Minn. Metro Transit's Type 1 Light-Rail Vehicles

The Type I Bombardier Light-Rail Vehicles are currently undergoing complete refurbishing and painting to match the newer trains that were added to the fleet in 2012.

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News•by Staff•July 9, 2015

D.C. Metro to resume executive search for GM/CEO

The board abruptly halted its search for a GM in March amid tensions among members over what kind of chief executive was needed to lead the troubled transit agency.

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News•by Staff•July 7, 2015

Design Build group releases 'Choosing a Project Delivery' primer

The document defines and describes the most commonly used project delivery methods, and details key considerations owners must make when choosing between each one.

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