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News•by Staff•August 23, 2010

A tour of L.A.'s old streetcar system

KCRW's "LA Observed" discusses a time-lapse trip through the disputed rail right-of-way for Metro's Expo line in a video has gained popularity on YouTube

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News•by Staff•August 19, 2010

RITA awards $13.8M to 8 University Transportation Centers

Will conduct research that directly supports the U.S. Department of Transportation's priorities and are a critical part of the U.S. transportation strategy.

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News•by Staff•August 19, 2010

N.Y. Fulton St. transit center foundation completed

The $1.4 billion project will connect five subway stations and 10 subway lines, which will improve access for more than 300,000 daily customers.

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News•by Staff•August 19, 2010

Va. Crescent Corridor improvements completed

The initiative supports the Commonwealth's goals for improving freight transportation in Virginia while facilitating passenger improvements.

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News•by Staff•August 19, 2010

Chicago forms group to study express train service to O'Hare

Committee members will review financing and downtown area terminus options, potential routes, implementation schedules and the amenities needed to make this premium service attractive to potential customers.

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News•by Staff•August 19, 2010

St. Louis Metro close to naming new chief

Bob Baer, who has been serving as the agency's CEO since late 2007, initially agreed to serve as interim CEO for only six months.

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News•by Staff•August 19, 2010

TriMet debuts TransitTracker by text

Provides riders with arrival times for any of TriMet's 7,000 bus stops or 84 MAX stations. Designed for mobile phone users who have text message service plans but not more expensive mobile Web service plans.

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News•by Staff•August 18, 2010

Rhode Island rail line receives $13.6M

New Starts grant to extend existing commuter rail service an additional 20 miles from Providence to Boston starting in 2012.

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News•by Staff•August 18, 2010

Cleveland RTA, ATU fail to reach agreement

At this time, all the terms and conditions of the former contract continue until a new agreement is reached.

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News•by Staff•August 17, 2010

Calculator helps measure transit accessibility, commute cost

Transit Score provides custom commute reports, and a home and transportation costs calculator allowing users to see proximity of public transportation, their commuting options and associated costs.

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