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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2012

Atlanta transportation referendum defeated

Supporters of the sales tax knew it was a tough sell, but told PBA-30 they were shocked by the margin of defeat, which with seven out of 10 counties reporting, was 63% to 37%.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2012

Olympic VIP lanes unused, many turn to public transit

Despite congestion fears for the first full weekday of the Games, many Londoners found underground trains and main stations were quieter than usual – not least because transit planners issued dire warnings of possible long lines.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2012

Google adds NYC subway alerts to Maps

Riders can click on any of the 468 stations labeled on Google Maps to find planned service changes expected to affect that station at the time. Alerts will also be included in the step-by-step transit directions.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2012

NJ Transit unveils dual-powered locomotives

STV provided design, inspection and test engineering support services for this initiative, which also extends north of the border to Canada where the same vehicles are being procured for Agence Métropolitaine de Transport in Montreal. The locomotives are being manufactured by Bombardier in Kassel, Germany.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2012

N.Y. MTA to issue RFP for Fulton Center lease

The master lessee will be tasked with handling leasing and operations of the structure as well as the historic Corbin Building, the Dey Street entrance and the attached concourse under Dey Street.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2012

LaHood announces availability of TIFIA funding

He also announced the establishment of the Project Finance Center to help state and local government project sponsors analyze financial options for highway, transit, rail, intermodal and other surface transportation projects facing funding challenges.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2012

SEPTA named 'Outstanding Public Transit System'

GM Joseph M. Casey said the award is a testament to the hard work of the Authority's employees. Annual trips system-wide are up 32 million since 2007 - indicating success with initiatives to attract and retain new customers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2012

L.B. Foster to equip Honolulu rail for $60M

Awarded the contract by Kiewit/Kobayashi, a joint venture for the county-wide construction of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation transit system. It is the company’s largest rail products contract to date.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2012

D.C. DOT issues RFI for privatizing bus, streetcar systems

The RFI is an inquiry only, not a procurement, but the responses will help advance planning and development efforts for the project, which may result in the launch of a formal procurement.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2012

Phoenix taps route, mode for extension project

Light rail will be extended 11 miles from downtown Phoenix, through the State Capitol area.This is Metro’s first freeway corridor project, providing the growing West Valley with a higher-capacity and more efficient transit option by 2023.

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