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News•by Staff•February 17, 2011

Amtrak launches YouTube channel, expands Wi-Fi

Channel will feature videos with information on safety and security; the Trails & Rails program; the Amtrak vision for high-speed rail; travel tips; and exclusive contests and promotions. Will also install its free Wi-Fi service, AmtrakConnect, on Northeast Corridor and more West Coast trains by the end of this year.

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News•by Staff•February 17, 2011

Report: Calif. must urge job growth near transit to cut driving

Data shows that placing jobs near transit is more effective in boosting ridership than having housing near transit. Additionally, while transit ridership is increasing in California, the state has failed so far to reap the benefits of its large investment in rail transit.

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News•by Staff•February 17, 2011

Hampton Roads receives U.S. DOT subpoena

Feds are looking into Norfolk Light Rail records. Agency President and CEO declined to comment on the other documents received.

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News•by Staff•February 17, 2011

Calif., N.Y. ask for Florida’s high-speed rail funds

Gov. Jerry Brown is asking for the money to be redirected to California’s project, despite protests from critics. New York Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer echoed the request for their state.

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News•by Staff•February 17, 2011

ARINC to equip Metrolink with PTC subsystems

The supplier, as part of a team led by Parsons Corp., will provide three key subsystems for a Positive Train Control system, the first to be used on a U.S. commuter railroad.

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News•by Staff•February 16, 2011

Report: Rural access to intercity transportation declines

About 3.5 million rural residents lost access to scheduled intercity transportation between 2005 and 2010.

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News•by Staff•February 16, 2011

Florida Gov. turns down high-speed rail funds

Stating that cost overruns related to plans for a high-speed rail line between Tampa and Orlando could up taxes for Florida residents by $3 billion, Gov. Rick Scott rejected $2 billion in federal funds.

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News•by Staff•February 16, 2011

Congress: Cut red tape in highway, transit project process

The Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman made comments during hearing focused on the need for improvements to the laws and regulations governing project delivery to accelerate the process and save taxpayers' money.

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News•by Staff•February 16, 2011

Amtrak, Caltrans open new L.A. to San Diego line

New service will cut the travel time for the trip by 15 minutes to 20 minutes.

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News•by Staff•February 16, 2011

UTA to use Twitter to chat about fare hike plans

GM Michael Allegra will discuss plans to increase the base rate by 50 cents over the next three years, which is needed to cover the agency's operating expenses.

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