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News•by Staff•January 30, 2013

Calif. VTA’s rail layover track plan raises concerns

Critics said putting a light rail layover track inside or next to a park in downtown San Jose would increase noise and congestion, as well as cause safety concerns.

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News•by Staff•January 30, 2013

NJ Transit seeking deputy executive director

The search began after the ill-fated decision by NJ Transit to leave trains in rail yards in Kearny and Hoboken that ended up underwater during Hurricane Sandy, causing $100 million in damage.

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News•by Staff•January 29, 2013

Secretary LaHood to step down

Touts success of last four years in letter to U.S. DOT employees.

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News•by Staff•January 29, 2013

NJ Transit reopens terminal waiting room

It had been closed since Dec. 19, 2012, due to damage from Hurricane Sandy. Work to prepare the waiting room for reopening has included power-washing the walls; replacing heaters and heater motors; replacing electrical panels, outlets and wiring; and stripping and sealing the floors.

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News•by Staff•January 29, 2013

Minn. residents want their share of transit dollars

Critics of Gov. Mark Dayton's proposal to raise $200 million per year for new bus and passenger rail services fear that the east metro will not receive an equal share of the money.

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News•by Staff•January 28, 2013

Denver RTD increases railcar entry space for wheelchairs

The entry space on its FasTracks commuter-railcar will be increased by a foot to prevent wheelchairs from becoming stuck in the space as cars prepare to leave the station.

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News•by Staff•January 28, 2013

LIRR takes steps to curb employee thefts

Steps include increasing video surveillance, vehicle tracking and restricting employee parking.

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News•by Staff•January 28, 2013

N.O. streetcar extension opens

The Loyola Avenue Streetcar line has four new stations and travels through the city’s business district, which includes energy, government, healthcare and financial sector offices and jobs.

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News•by Staff•January 25, 2013

D.C. Metro unveils next-gen strategic plan

The plan, called Momentum, prioritizes items such as developing a next-generation communications infrastructure; acquiring additional railcars, power capacity and yard storage to operate all eight car trains during peak periods; and completing the Metrobus priority corridor network to serve more riders faster.

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News•by Staff•January 24, 2013

SEPTA releases annual sustainability report

Agency has seen more than 10% reductions in water and energy intensity. Work on the social goals has resulted in the hosting of four farmers markets on SEPTA property. Economically, sustainability efforts have helped control operating expenses.

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