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News•by Staff•July 24, 2013

Ethics probe sought over lawmaker's opposition to Calif. HSR project

A government watchdog group says a California Representative failed to tell colleagues that the project could affect his family's property values.

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News•by Staff•July 23, 2013

Axion delivers recycled plastic ties to Calgary Transit

In manufacturing ties for this purchase order, more than 100,000 pounds of plastic were taken out of the landfill stream and converted into high-performance ties.

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News•by Staff•July 23, 2013

Wabtec, Herzog to equip San Diego rail with PTC for $9M

Wabtec will provide its Interoperable Electronic Train Management System equipment and installation for seven locomotives and 10 passenger transit cab cars on North County Transit District’s Coaster train. Herzog Technologies was previously awarded a contract to implement PTC for the rail system.

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News•by Staff•July 23, 2013

SEPTA sets rail ridership record

Riders took 36,023,000 trips during Fiscal Year 2013. Ridership on SEPTA's 13 regional rail lines increased by 2.2% over the course of the year.

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Videos•by Staff•July 23, 2013

TTC - A Transit System that Makes Toronto Proud

This 3-minute montage video of the Toronto Transit Commission's various operations and services preceded a May 2013 unveiling of its five-year Corporate Plan to its employees.

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News•by Staff•July 22, 2013

Sound Transit kicks off light rail extension process

The 8.5-mile Lynnwood Link light rail extension is estimated to carry 60,000 to 70,000 riders each weekday through one of the most congested travel corridors in the region. It is scheduled to open in 2023.

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News•by Staff•July 19, 2013

APTA: Transit users save $10,181 annually

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle, which includes the July 17, 2013 average national gas price $3.65 per gallon, and the national unreserved monthly parking rate.

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News•by Staff•July 18, 2013

More transportation options can cut congestion, costs, report says

Increasing transit round-trip work commutes by four days (or eight trips) each month can reduce driving costs by 14 to 26%.

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News•by Staff•July 18, 2013

REI debuts 2 new mobile surveillance DVRs

Each DVR is coupled with REI’s A.R.M.O.R. viewing software as well as an extruded aluminum chassis, fanless design and wireless capability.

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News•by Staff•July 18, 2013

16 transit systems awarded TSA ‘Gold Standard’ rating

Assessment includes a review of topics such as an agency's security plans, security training, drills/exercise programs, public outreach efforts and background check programs. Systems honored include N.Y. MTA, Boston’s MBTA and San Francisco’s BART.

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