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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2013

Valley Metro adds fare vending machines

Sixteen new machines are now operating at a dozen LINK stations. The move will make it easier, quicker and more convenient for bus passengers in the East Valley to purchase fares before riding transit.

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ArticlesMarch 13, 2013

Transit Seating Employs Economical Advances

Looking forward toward increased sustainability, manufacturers are focusing on preserving the lifespan of vehicle seats while reducing weight and adding features to increase flexibility and safety.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 13, 2013

New OCTA chief takes helm

Under the direction of the board of directors, Darrell Johnson is responsible for planning, financing and coordinating Orange County’s freeway, street and rail development, as well as managing bus, commuter rail and paratransit service.

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ArticlesMarch 13, 2013

Ill. public transportation agencies fight conceal carry law

In February, Illinois legislators began debating a concealed carry law, including whether firearms should be allowed on public transportation.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

Amtrak adds priority boarding for Hiawatha service

The route, with intermediate stops in Glenview, Ill., and in Wisconsin at Sturtevant and the Milwaukee Airport, carried nearly 839,000 passengers last year, ranking it among the top 10 Amtrak routes nationally.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

Bombardier Transportation names new President/COO

Lutz Bertling replaces André Navarri, who will remain as strategic advisor to the president/CEO until June 1, 2014 at which time he will retire from the organization.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

N.Y. subway crime down 16% in 2013

Police have stepped up their presence on late-night trains and more undercover officers have been conducting sting operations, particularly in the seven precincts with the highest numbers of subway felonies.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

VIA Rail Canada launches onboard entertainment

Partnered with CBC/Radio-Canada, the National Film Board of Canada, and The Historica-Dominion Institute to provide passengers on its trains free access to TV shows and documentaries.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

Republicans call to reject $5.5B Calif.-to-Vegas HSR loan

House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and Sen. Jeff Sessions, the top Republican on the Senate Budget Committee, claimed that the project is “costly, wasteful and risky.” ExpressWest’s founder/CEO and the National Association of Railroad Passengers both spoke out to defend the project.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

Delaware Transit picks NJ Transit vet as COO

Richard Paprcka most recently served as NJ Transit's director, maintenance, Northern Division Bus Operations.

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