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News•by Staff•September 4, 2012

InnoTrans discounted to N. American attendees

The biannual event, taking place in Berlin, is the world's largest industry showcase for transport technology.

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News•by Staff•September 4, 2012

TransLink cracks down on fare cheats

New law allows both transit police and transit security to issue fare evasion tickets and send those that go unpaid to collection agencies. People who don’t pay could risk losing renewal or issue of a driver's license or vehicle registration.

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News•by Staff•September 4, 2012

NYC removes more trash cans from subways

The pilot originated in two stations with the goal of reducing the number of exposed trash bags that would have to be removed from the system and to help control the rodent population in the subway.

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News•by Staff•August 31, 2012

HMM's Cipolla inducted into APTA Hall of Fame

Peter Cipolla has served on several committees, been a member of the board of directors and served on the Executive Committee for eight years. Additionally, he was a member of the Business Member Board of Governors for four years and served on the American Public Transportation Foundation.

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News•by Staff•August 31, 2012

Downtown Portland free rail zone ends

The $1 fare will be for streetcar use only and valid for two hours. As always, Portland Streetcar recognizes valid TriMet fares and passes.

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News•by Staff•August 31, 2012

Honolulu approves $7.2M change order for rail constructor

Kiewit had asked for more than $13 million for the delays, but HART’s process determined that the $7.2 million was fair. The project is expected to be delayed for approximately a year.

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News•by Staff•August 30, 2012

Alstom, Balfour wins U.K. signaling contract

On successful delivery of the fully working prototype phase, in 2013, focus will move to the national rollout of the system.

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News•by Staff•August 30, 2012

MBTA, MDOT board members asked to reapply

The recently approved MBTA bailout law, which sent $49 million to the financially struggling transit authority, included a provision to create a new transportation board.

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News•by Staff•August 29, 2012

Calif.’s Sacramento RT expands light rail, bus service

Will extend night service on light rail and nine major bus routes and increase frequency on highly-utilized bus routes. Along with the Green Line light rail extension, which opened in June, these improvements represent the first time RT added service since budget cuts forced major service reductions in June 2010.

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News•by Staff•August 29, 2012

Denver RTD approves FasTracks spending plan

Will implement the FasTracks program with existing revenues as part of the Denver Regional Council of Government’s Regional Transportation Plan. Also looking to optimize ways to complete more of FasTracks sooner by re-evaluating elements of the program and all available resources.

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