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News•by Staff•January 31, 2013

Neb. considers light rail, bus rapid transit

Omaha transit officials hope to spur growth in the eastern portion of the city. The study process is expected to be completed by May.

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News•by Staff•January 31, 2013

$4.5B N.Y. subway track to open in 2016

The new track is expected to carry 220,000 riders a day upon completion.

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News•by Staff•January 30, 2013

Conn. DOT offers rail information apps

The apps include quick links to Metro-North and Amtrak rails services, including schedules and fare information, bus schedules and routes, public transportation information and much more.

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News•by Staff•January 30, 2013

N.Y. MTA seeking train ticketing app

LIRR and Metro-North are seeking proposals from companies that can develop an app that will let customers buy tickets right on their mobile devices and display their tickets on screen for visual inspection by conductors and/or barcode verification. Responses are due by March 15.

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News•by Staff•January 30, 2013

Calif. HSRA, city settle lawsuit over route

The rail authority agreed to consider the city's concerns about the route options in and around the city and cover up to $300,000 of the city's legal fees associated with the lawsuit. The settlement removes one hurdle from construction plans this year on the first segment in Madera and Fresno counties.

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News•by Staff•January 30, 2013

MBTA riders happier with train countdown signs

Hundreds of surveyed riders that had been polled the day before the signs were installed were more optimistic about how long trains would take to arrive and seemed to be more satisfied with the train’s performance. The survey is part of a larger effort to gather customer experience data.

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News•by Staff•January 30, 2013

Minn. light rail plan could lead to more segregation

While the Central Corridor light rail project is expected to significantly improve access to venues across the Twin Cities for residents who live along the corridor, one expert says that government-subsidized housing along the rail route could add to an already racially segregated neighborhood.

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News•by Staff•January 30, 2013

FTA streamlines NEPA process

Greater efficiencies will be achieved by allowing communities developing rail, bus, streetcar and ferry transit projects to spend less time and effort preparing documentation, such as environmental assessments, while continuing to ensure the protection of the environment and people’s health.

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News•by Staff•January 30, 2013

Ore. board discusses rail ballot measure

It would be the first chance for Portland residents to vote on light rail since the passage of a measure in September, which required countywide approval for officials to spend money on rail lines.

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News•by Staff•January 30, 2013

CTA ridership hits 22-year high

Ridership performance in 2012 follows an increase of 2.9% in 2011, making this one of the strongest two-year periods in CTA’s history.

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