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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 24, 2012

September/October 2012 in Pictures

A look at METRO's September/October issue in photos

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

Parsons Brinckerhoff wins Detroit contract

As the prime consultant, Parsons Brinckerhoff will be responsible for conducting an AA process leading to the selection of a locally preferred alternative, along with preparation of a New Starts/Small Starts report and the draft environmental review document.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 19, 2012

August 2012 in pictures

A look at METRO's August issue in photos

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 19, 2012

July 2012 in Pictures

A look at METRO's July issue in photos

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2012

Go Transit opens new parking structure

More than 1,000 new parking spaces were added to the Oakville GO Station to provide better access to public transit for the more than 5,500 commuters who use the station each day. The project created 400 jobs.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2012

Report: Transportation, housing costs outpacing incomes

Findings from the study by the Center for Housing Policy and the Center for Neighborhood Technology show that the combined costs of housing and transportation in the nation’s largest 25 metro areas have swelled by 44% since 2000 while incomes have failed to keep pace.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2012

TTC sets 12-month ridership record

From Oct. 3, 2011 to Oct. 2, 2012, the TTC carried just over 510 million riders. By the end of this year, the agency expects to have carried 514 million riders, with a projected ridership of 528 million in 2013.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2012

NY MTA officials visit Bombardier plant

The visit highlighted the significant economic benefit that the MTA brings to upstate New York through its Capital Program. Bombardier has built more than 2,000 subway and commuter railcars for the MTA in Plattsburgh since it opened its railcar plant in 1995.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2012

Md. MTA awards 3rd-party MARC contract

Bombardier Transportation submitted a winning bid valued at approximately $204.6 million over the five-year, eight-month contract term. The contract also includes a five-year renewal option, valued at $205 million.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2012

L.A. Metro sets September ridership record

Officials point to the roiling fluctuations of gas prices as a major influence on public transportation ridership.

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