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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2012

Chicago Transit amends ad guidelines

While the CTA will allow the advertisement of alcoholic beverages, the ordinance restricts the ads to specific areas and sets additional conditions.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2012

Mineta Institute studies Calif. high-speed rail

Assesses the overall employment, education, and training needs associated with building and operating the state's high-speed rail network.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2012

Top D.C. Metro execs made $3.1 million in 2011

GM made more money than his counterpart in New York who has an annual salary of $332,500.

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ArticlesMarch 14, 2012

Streetcar Projects Continue Breaking Ground Despite Uncertain Federal Future

Federal officials look at new rules to make streetcars more eligible — but overall funding may be cut in budget battles.

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ArticlesMarch 14, 2012

San Diego graffiti program tags offenders

The privately-owned Web-based Graffiti Tracker program uses a database that tracks, measures and links graffiti incidents throughout the region.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 14, 2012

Dallas’ DART stepping up rail security in wake of shooting

Redeployed its 140 police and fare enforcement officers so it has a uniformed presence on every train.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2012

Alstom lands Singapore contract

The construction of track is scheduled for completion in 2016.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2012

NJ Transit approves rail station upgrades

The project’s completion, expected by the end of next year, will bring the total number of accessible Newark Light Rail stations to 12, out of the total 17.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2012

Honolulu rail lawsuit uncovers FTA's concerns

Plaintiffs are suing the City & County of Honolulu and FTA because they disagree that heavy rail technology is the most environmentally-friendly transportation alternative for Honolulu.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2012

Pittsburgh light rail extension readies for opening

The $523 million North Shore Connector shuttles passengers between the new Gateway Station downtown to the elevated Allegheny Station, adjacent to Heinz Field on the North Shore.

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