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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2011

Calif.’s Metrolink unveils ‘quiet cars’

Beginning Oct. 3, a passenger car on every weekday Metrolink train will be designated as a quiet car to ensure peace and quiet for passengers that prefer an almost noiseless commute. The second car away from the locomotive on each train set will be designated as the quiet car.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2011

Court rules PATH immune in '93 WTC bombing case

New York State Court of Appeals decided that the agency is entitled to government immunity for its security measures at the parking garage in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2011

APTA announces new executive committee, board

The Executive Committee will be led by Chair Gary C. Thomas, president/executive director of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit. He succeeds Michael J. Scanlon.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

2011- Women In Transportation: Rosemary Sheridan

Title: VP, communications and marketing Organization: American Public Transportation Association City: Washington, D.C.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

Women In Transportation: Karen Rae

Title: Deputy Administrator Organization: Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation City: Washington, D.C.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

Women In Transportation: Janlyn Nesbett-Tucker

Title: CEO Organization: Topeka Metro City: Topeka, Kan.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

Women In Transportation: Terry Garcia Crews

Title: CEO/GM Organization: Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority City: Cincinnati

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

Women In Transportation: Mattie P. Carter

Title: Commissioner Organization: Memphis Area Transit Authority City: Memphis, Tenn.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

What government can do to create transit jobs

The real job creator, of course, is what APTA and its business members have advocated for more than a decade: a stable, longer-term funding bill at current levels or better.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

The Wireless Age for Digital Destination Signage Arrives

Destination sign companies offer transit agencies digital solutions to offering riders up-to-date, detail-rich information. While larger agencies look to utilize the new software and wireless controllers to gain revenue through advertisements, smaller transportation agencies can celebrate the dropping prices and long warranties.

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