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News•by Staff•November 22, 2010

NYC Transit safety workers falsified inspections

The N.Y. MTA Inspector General’s investigation shows that the workers said that they inspected track signals that direct trains in the subway system and found them to be safe. However, they had never conducted the inspections.

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News•by Staff•November 22, 2010

Study: 'Millennials' driving less, want alternatives

Research revealed that 45 percent of Millennials (ages 18 to 34) said they had consciously made an effort to reduce how much they drive and 64 percent would drive less if alternative options, including public transportation, car sharing or convenient carpooling (ridesharing), were available in their area.

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News•by Staff•November 22, 2010

Florida transit system may share rail with CSX

Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority is discussing with the freight rail company the possibility of sharing rail lines. The aim is to accommodate trains with heavier, faster equipment than light rail to better serve riders.

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News•by Staff•November 19, 2010

FRA releases $50M for positive train control

Awards vary in size and scope ranging from $500,000 to $2M , and include private corporations, academic institutions and public authorities. Recipients include Southern California Regional Rail Authority, Amtrak and New York Metropolitan Transit Authority.

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News•by Staff•November 19, 2010

Pittsburgh transit must make cuts

Authority officials are dismayed at the lack of public outcry and warn that drivers will feel the impact of the cuts when there are 5,000 to 10,000 more vehicles on the road.

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News•by Staff•November 19, 2010

Metrolink to buy 20 more Hyundai Rotem railcars

The action, when added to the initial purchase of the new cars, amounts to 137 of the nation's safest railcars being deployed on Metrolink's system, starting with the first 10 next month.

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News•by Staff•November 19, 2010

BART: Not enough fare cheats to fix smart cards

Agency officials claim that the number of fare evaders is still too small to justify making the necessary changes to the smart card. BART and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission are monitoring the problem and will make changes if abuse increases.

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Articles•November 19, 2010

Federal grants make the business case for sustainability

Several studies have come out showing that both developers and their potential customers are increasingly demanding walkable transit-accessible neighborhoods.

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Articles•November 19, 2010

Alstom Innovation on Display at Innotrans

Company predicts steady growth and continued expansion into new global markets. Products unveiled at the exhibit included a new high-speed rail platform.

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Articles•November 19, 2010

Modular, Eco-Friendly Shelter Designs Can Reduce Costs

Modular, Eco-Friendly Shelter Designs Can Reduce CostsBy giving transit authorities several basic options that can be customized to suit the needs of any community, designers save time and cut expenditures.

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