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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2010

Report: Biking, walking trips increase

Planned DOT policy change would encourage transportation agencies to go beyond minimum standards and provide safe and convenient facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2010

APTA, eco-nonprofits partner for Dump the Pump Day

Public awareness day highlights the benefits of public transportation, two of which are saving money and promoting energy independence. More than 120 public transportation systems are participating this year.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

Fla. mayor to focus last year in office on light rail

Tampa, Fla.'s Mayor Pam Iorio plans to spend her last year in office supporting a measure to fund light rail in Hillsborough County with a 1-cent sales tax.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

Allegheny officials: Freezing, cutting salaries no solution

On Tuesday, the authority's board will discuss service cuts, fare increases and layoffs that could fill a $50.6 million gap in next year's budget caused by rising personnel costs and falling state assistance.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

MTA's Wells striving to change 'culture'

During a public meeting, Wells outlined a series of steps he has taken or plans to take since being appointed last year.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

FTA approves $5B Oahu rail EIS

Gov. Lingle has said she wants to hold public hearings on the EIS and do an analysis on cost-and-revenue estimates before signing it.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

U. of Maryland, MTA hash out purple line placement

University officials want the line to run through a yet-to-be-built underground tunnel on campus. Planners say an above-ground route along the campus' main road is the only realistic option.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

Proposal may cut costs for Cal State San Marcos passes

Monthly transit passes would drop from $49 to $29 for students. Faculty and staff also would be eligible for the $29 passes. North County Transit District leaders are in favor of the proposal.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

Bombardier to supply Metrolinx 182 light rail vehicles

The agreement for option vehicles from a June 2009 contract is valued at approximately $745 million.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

Students expected to fuel Edmonton ridership boom

Opening of a south extension to the system in 2009 has given ridership numbers a huge boost.

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