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News•by Staff•June 14, 2012

Group's report supports Calif. high-speed rail

Touts revisions of new business plan and urges state Legislature to immediately approve funding for the project.

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News•by Staff•June 14, 2012

APTA: Transit users save $9,743 annually

Transit Savings Report releases monthly to examine how an individual in a two-person household can save money by taking public transportation and living with one less car.

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News•by Staff•June 14, 2012

Amtrak, Mich. open $3.6M revamped station

The city of Battle Creek’s the Intermodal Transportation Center, used by Amtrak and other carriers, features include a new entrance/passenger drop-off area, fenced long-term parking lot, improved exterior lighting and landscaping, as well as remodeled office space for Amtrak and other tenants.

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News•by Staff•June 13, 2012

FRA issues rail crossings final rule

Requires railroads to install signs at highway-rail grade and pathway crossings with telephone numbers the public can use to alert railroad companies to unsafe conditions.

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News•by Staff•June 13, 2012

MBTA to pilot rail fare payment app

Launched a website for customers to sign up for project updates on its pilot program to let commuter rail riders purchase and display tickets on their smart phones. Expects to pilot the program on one commuter rail line in the early fall.

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News•by Staff•June 13, 2012

‘Head tax’ proposed for C-Tran light rail

Would tax local employers $1 to $2 a month per employee and raise the $2.5 million in revenue needed annually to run and maintain a new Washington MAX line.

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News•by Staff•June 13, 2012

Chicago Transit to offer fare passes on Groupon

Groupon will purchase a total of 250,000 3-Day passes for $1.882 million. Each pass will be sold for $7.53 wholesale and offered to Groupon members for $9 instead of $14, the current price of a 3-Day pass.

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News•by Staff•June 13, 2012

Report: Caltrain electrification would boost region's economy

A study says electrifying Caltrain from Santa Clara County up to San Francisco could deliver as much as $2.5 billion in economic benefits, including 9,600 new jobs in the Bay Area.

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News•by Staff•June 13, 2012

NJ Transit to change bike policy in July

In response to customer feedback and comments from the bicycling community, agency officials asked the North and South Jersey Transportation Advisory Committees to review NJ Transit’s existing bicycle policy and make recommendations that could safely reduce restrictions limiting bicycle access on trains.

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News•by Staff•June 13, 2012

Alstom, partner to acquire French tram manufacturer

The agreement will be finalized after completion of legal procedures, information processes and approval of the competent authorities.

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