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Photo Galleries•by Staff•March 16, 2012

April 2012 in Pictures

A look at METRO's April issue in pictures.

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News•by Staff•March 16, 2012

LaHood, Rogoff call for streamlined NEPA process

The FTA anticipates that for certain transit projects, the streamlined review process would be five times faster, making it the most efficient it has been in 20 years.

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News•by Staff•March 16, 2012

Report: Infrastructure spending, investment out of balance

U.S. DOT projects that $101 billion, plus increases for inflation, would be needed annually over the next 20 years from all levels of government to keep the highway system in its current state.

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News•by Staff•March 16, 2012

Denver RTD receives unsolicited FasTracks proposal

The proposal was submitted by Kiewit Infrastructure Co., which led the design-build construction team on the Transportation Expansion project – a joint highway/light rail project of RTD and the Colorado Department of Transportation. Kiewit is also currently constructing the transit improvements at Denver Union Station.

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Articles•March 15, 2012

Public transportation’s green benefits get lost in D.C. debate

Opponents ignore all the evidence that shows that public transportation is one investment that contributes to sustainable economic growth, that you really can have green investments.

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Articles•March 15, 2012

Vehicle Lifts Becoming More Affordable, Portable and Sustainable

Mobile column lifts have increased steadily in popularity, with many manufacturers and industry veterans foreseeing improvements in the models’ efficiency and effectiveness.

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News•by Staff•March 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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News•by Staff•March 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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News•by Staff•March 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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Articles•March 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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