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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2013

BART to renew labor talks to discuss contract provision

Said a family medical leave provision that gives its 2,300 union workers up to six weeks of paid leave each year would be too expensive and that it was “erroneously” included in the contract that settled two recent strikes.

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Videosby StaffNovember 15, 2013

Phoenix Valley Metro's Reduced Fare Campaign Set to Music

Valley Metro's Reduced Fare program helps youth, seniors and persons with disabilities save money on all their transit needs.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2013

More than 7 in 10 say public transportation is reliable

Nearly one-half (48%) of Americans say they would require an area to have good public transportation before they would consider moving there, according to a survey.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2013

Alstom unveils first Citadis Compact tram in France

Developed to meet the mobility needs of intermediate-sized cities. Between 72 feet and 79 feet in length, the tram can accommodate some 130 passengers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2013

Chicago transit 2014 budget freezes fares, preserves service

The $1.38 billion budget includes efficiency reforms and 1,000 new customer-facing jobs. This is the third consecutive budget that preserves capital investment in the transit system without diverting capital funds to balance the operating budget, a past practice that stunted critical infrastructure projects.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2013

Siemens, Bombardier to upgrade N.Y. train control systems

Will develop, test and commission a new PTC system for the MTA Metro-North Railroad and MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) commuter lines.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2013

Chicago RTA prepaid MasterCard cuts costs

Can be loaded with pre-tax deductions from customers’ paychecks to purchase transit fares. By using pre-tax dollars, riders save as much as 40% off their commuting costs each year.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2013

Amtrak taps new chief financial officer

Gerald Sokol Jr. will be responsible for corporate finance, business forecasting and development of growth strategies to help secure rail network’s long-term viability.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2013

Bombardier wins 'Excellence in Technology' prize

Received the European Rail Congress award for its Flexx Tronic WAKO system — an innovative mechatronic solution designed to compensate the natural roll movement of a train carbody.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2013

CTA unveils renovated Loyola Red Line station

The collaborative $17 million project included station and track infrastructure upgrades, a reconfigured pedestrian crossing and a new open-air community plaza adjacent to the station.

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