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News•by Staff•January 28, 2011

AASHTO: States making strides toward high-speed rail

15 of the 29 states that received ARRA grants are using the funds to expand and upgrade existing lines; purchase new locomotives, track, and other equipment; and modernize and build new train stations.

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News•by Staff•January 28, 2011

Hampton Roads extends acting CEO’s contract, cuts pay

Transportation District Commission renews agreement to keep Philip Shucet on board, but reduces monthly salary from $40,000 to $28,000.

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News•by Staff•January 28, 2011

Atlanta looks to form regional transit agency

The city’s mayor and other local leaders are pushing the legislature to form a regional mass transit agency to act as an umbrella over the multiple systems.

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News•by Staff•January 27, 2011

N.J. refuses to pay feds $271M for ARC tunnel bill

The submission to the FTA argues no repayment is required because the project was cancelled for reasons beyond the New Jersey Transit's control.

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News•by Staff•January 27, 2011

Permit approval sets Honolulu rail plan in motion

The permit application concluded the rail project will have no significant adverse environmental or ecological effects on coastal ecosystems, beaches or other coastal resources.

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News•by Staff•January 27, 2011

Ansaldo to equip Kawasaki, Bombardier cars with cab signaling

Bombardier Transportation will provide 100 multilevel vehicles to New Jersey Transit. Kawasaki Railcar Inc. is supplying Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority with 364 vehicles.

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News•by Staff•January 27, 2011

GO Transit approved for phased electrification of rail corridors

The year-long study recently completed by Metrolinx revealed important transportation benefits associated with electrification, and these benefits would increase over time and as service levels increase. These benefits include shorter travel times for riders and lower operating costs.

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News•by Staff•January 27, 2011

National Transit Institute seeks training proposals

Looking to revise four multi-day courses to be offered to new professionals and those who are currently engaged in federally funded procurement. The deadline for completed proposals is March 8.

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News•by Staff•January 27, 2011

Seattle lawmakers propose $30 congestion fee

A state representative has gotten 30 co-sponsors for a bill that would allow transit agencies to impose a "congestion reduction charge" per year on car-tabs in three area counties. If approved, the bill could bring in an estimated $38 million a year for King County Metro.

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News•by Staff•January 25, 2011

December blizzard costs N.Y. MTA $30 million

Workers called in to operate the system’s buses, subways, railroads and crossings added up to about $14 million of that amount, the MTA said, or about 3 percent of its annual overtime budget.

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