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News•by Staff•February 14, 2012

NJ Transit survey: Riders less satisfied with service

Overall satisfaction ranked 5.1 on a scale of 0 to 10, down from 5.3 in the previous period.

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News•by Staff•February 13, 2012

Calif. group starts pro high-speed rail campaign

The radio spot is narrated by political satirist Will Durst who reminds Californians about the importance of having vision, creating jobs and building "something momentous for our future generation."

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News•by Staff•February 13, 2012

President's budget proposal includes $74B for U.S. DOT

The centerpiece of the President's FY 2013 budget for the department is a six-year $476 billion surface transportation reauthorization proposal that will improve America's highways and transit networks, continue to ensure that these systems are safe, and give travelers new options by enhancing and expanding passenger rail service.

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News•by Staff•February 10, 2012

5 ways to make public transit 'awesome'

From train tracks as urban gardens to bus stops as art installations, check out five exciting ways cities around the world are making transit awesome now, from the Mother Nature Network's sustainability blogger.

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News•by Staff•February 9, 2012

NJ Transit unveils rail safety blueprint

Announcement caps three months of work by a oversight committee formed in wake of two incidents in October 2011, which claimed the lives of three teenagers and injured a fourth.

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News•by Staff•February 9, 2012

Experts predict dire outcome from transportation funding proposal

APTA President/CEO Michael Melaniphy, Gary Thomas, president/CEO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Patrick Scully, COO of Daimler Buses, North America and others discussed the negative financial impacts the proposal would have on America’s public transportation systems.

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News•by Staff•February 9, 2012

Chicago Transit approved to pursue PPPs

Firms will seek new funding options to improve Red/Purple lines.

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News•by Staff•February 8, 2012

Amtrak's 110mph Mich. corridor gets green light

Approval follows the successful installation and testing of a positive train control safety system on Amtrak-owned track between Kalamazoo, Mich., and Porter, Ind.

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News•by Staff•February 8, 2012

NARP issues statement on proposed House bill

Concerned with rail provisions in House surface transportation bill

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News•by Staff•February 8, 2012

Report: Fla. high-speed rail would have been profitable

State DOT report says that the high-speed rail project that Gov. Rick Scott canceled last year would have made an annual surplus of $31 million to $45 million within ten years of operation.

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