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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2011

APTA: Public transit users save $9,956 annually

Report numbers show a substantial increase over this time last year, as gas prices have risen nearly $.86 a gallon.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2011

Lateness is No. 1 complaint for Maryland transit riders

The issue topped all other rider concerns including rude drivers, missed stops and dirty vehicles. Recommendations issued to the Maryland Transit Administration include improving communications with riders who lodge complaints.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2011

Web Extra: Carbon reduction, culture change top talk at green conference

From engaging employees to design and international innovations, the conference provided attendees with several options to make their operations greener.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2011

Kustom Seating named Siemens' 'Supplier of the Year'

Was acknowledged with a second award, "In Recognition of Outstanding Performance in Competitiveness in Mechanical Components as a Supplier and Partner."

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2011

Valley Metro adds real-time bus, train arrival info signs

Installation should be complete by January 2012, however, passengers can begin using the system now by going to the website and using the stop ID locator on the NextRide page or on the Valley Metro trip planner page, according to the agency.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2011

Calif. high-speed rail project to cost billions more

Building the line is expected to cost $3.8 billion to $6.9 billion between Merced and Fresno, depending on which route is chosen, according to an environmental impact report released by the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2011

N.Y. gov. forms panel to search for new MTA chief

The 20-member advisory committee is comprised of leading public transportation experts and management professionals in the public and private sectors.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2011

NORTA nearing end of major shelter install project

The two-year, $5 million project will cover 11 percent (210 shelters) of the city's bus stops. Twenty-eight shelters were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

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ArticlesAugust 8, 2011

Construction Firm Building America’s Transit Future

Major challenge is the surge of competition that has surfaced in the industry vying for a piece of the high-speed rail industry, which hasn’t materialized yet.

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ProductsAugust 8, 2011

Descaler

To reduce and eliminate lime-scale buildup, Sioux Corp. is introducing the Sioux Descaler, a biodegradable liquid available in five-gallon jugs and 30-gallon drums, formulated to economically and effectively dissolve scale buildup in machines.

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