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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2014

Plan to kill California HSR may make ballot

The measure would prevent the issue and sale of remaining high-speed rail bonds and future contracts related to the project and lets the Legislature redirect unspent bond proceeds.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2014

San Diego adds historic trolley to fleet

The 1946 Presidents Conference Committee car will be restored for service on the San Diego Vintage Trolley’s Silver Line. San Diego MTS acquired it as part of a trade with the United Transportation Corp./Rail Air Sources, in exchange for two of the transit agency’s decommissioned Siemens U-2 light rail vehicles.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2014

Utah adds tracking app for Google Glass

The state decided to test the capabilities of the cutting-edge technology as a way to continue offering mobile services to its growing number of users.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2014

Obama unveils $300 billion surface transportation bill plan

The plan proposes a reformed business tax structure that would add significantly to federal revenues and increase funding for transportation by an average of about 38% per year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2014

U.S. DOT report points to need for more infrastructure investment

All levels of government would need to spend between $123.7 billion and $145.9 billion per year to both maintain and improve the condition of roads and bridges alone, according to a new report.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2014

$600M available in round 6 of TIGER program

Will place an emphasis on projects that support reliable, safe, and affordable transportation options that improve connections for both urban and rural communities.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2014

D.C. Metro receives $75M in state funds

Will use the investment from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. to bolster efforts outlined in "Momentum," its strategic plan. Projects include laying the foundation for all eight-car trains, with power upgrades, station expansion designs and buses for priority corridors.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2014

Fed tax plan proposes $126 billion for Highway Trust Fund

Fund slated to run out of money by September, with the current surface transportation bill, MAP-21, expiring in October.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2014

NFTA’s aging rail creates hurdles for riders

Problems such as increased wait times for trains due to single track use, stemming from deteriorating conditions, caused a nearly 25% drop in ridership last year for the 30-year-old system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2014

Digital leaders to take part in #AmtrakLIVE event

During a train journey on the Texas Eagle from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, March 5 to 7, more than 30 participants will collaborate and share the scenic views of the Southwest from a reserved observation car on the Texas Eagle.

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