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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

Oahu voters to decide on transit authority

Supporters say a transit authority — with three members appointed by the council and three others by the mayor — would be more independent than the mayor's transportation department.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

San Francisco to hold hearing on improving Muni service

As part of the Fiscal Year 2011-12 budget, the SFMTA Board of Directors approved a partial service restoration to go into effect in July 2011.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

Alstom, Transmashholding sign design, production contract

Contract defines how companies will cooperate in fulfilling the approximately $1.2 billion order for 200 passenger locomotives awarded a month ago by Russian Railways to TMH.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

Michigan approves new transit plan

The Rapid’s board of directors greenlighted the construction of modern streetcar and bus rapid transit lines. May require renewal or increase of a dedicated property tax.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2010

Committee passes Public Transportation Safety Act

Bipartisan bill will improve transit safety oversight and establish national safety standards for transit systems across the country.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2010

Transit missteps leave passengers peeved

Within two days, a MARC train missed a station on its way from Washington to Baltimore, while D.C. Metro passengers were locked into a station on the Orange Line.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2010

Bombardier wins India contract, completes London APM

Contract valued at $101 million includes an option for 40 cars. Delivery will follow the completion of existing contracts and is expected to end in 2011.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2010

D.C. Metro Web page showcases TOD projects

The new page details more than 20 projects, including location, acreage, project details, site plans and developer information.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2010

MBTA introduces mobile phone, online payment system

Beginning July 23, customers parking in MBTA-owned and operated lots with existing cash honor boxes will be able to pay for parking online or via phone while in their cars or once they board a train, bus or commuter boat.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2010

FRA seeks applications for $2.3B in HSR grants

Funds come from the FY 2010 DOT Appropriations Act. Applications and proposals will be due back to FRA by August 6, 2010. Grant awards, including the $2.1 billion and $245 million from the FY2010 appropriations, are expected to be announced by September 30, 2010.

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