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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2010

San Francisco completes first refurbished LRV

The first completed LRV is currently being inspected by SFMTA personnel in order to ensure that all issues are addressed and that the rehabilitation of the remaining 142 vehicles is done correctly by AnsaldoBreda, the manufacturer.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2010

APTA: PT saves $9,499 annually

APTA calculates the average cost of taking public transit by determining the average monthly transit pass of local public transit agencies across the country. This information is based on the annual APTA fare collection survey and is weighted based on ridership (unlinked passenger trips).

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2010

Despite budget woes, Portland, Ore. to host Rail-Volution conference

More than 1,000 transportation planners, advocates and urban developers will attend next week, while TriMet struggles with light rail funding issues.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2010

D.C. Metro to overhaul Blue and Orange rail lines

The six-year, $272.7 million comprehensive infrastructure and rehabilitation contract would rehabilitate 27 miles of track and 23 Metrorail stations. The design work is expected to begin next month.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2010

$18.7M in transportation research grants announced

RITA provides $81 million in annual funding to 136 colleges and universities conducting transportation research and providing the training needed to manage today's transportation infrastructure through the UTC program.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2010

OCTA unveils new railroad crossings

Construction on all the crossings is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2011.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2010

Stantec acquires Street Smarts

The addition of the Atlanta-area firm further develops Stantec's existing transportation practice in Georgia and the southeastern U.S.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2010

Halsall group joins PB

Halsall Associates is the Canadian consulting engineering firm founded in 1956; Pivotal Projects is its Canadian project management company; and Loop Initiatives is the corporate sustainability consulting business of Halsall.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2010

Mass. Bay Commuter Railroad Co. names new GM

Hugh J. Kiley, Jr. will oversee MBCR’s day-to-day operations and manage the strategic direction of the company, which provides service to the more than 140,000 daily passengers who ride the MBTA commuter rail system.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2010

Survey: Americans view transit as better option than driving

Higher gas prices and convenience are the biggest factors when making public transit decisions, according to HNTB's latest America THINKS survey.

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