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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

Wisconsin becomes 25th state to ban texting while driving

The new law outlaws texting by all drivers. First-time violators face fines of $20 to $400, along with four points on their driving records. Second-time violators face fines of $200 to $800. Police officers can stop motorists suspected of this offense alone.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2010

APTA: Public transit riders save $9,453 annually

Riders can save on average $788 per month. According to the 2010 edition of the AAA annual report ‘Your Driving Costs’ the cost of owning and operating a vehicle has increased 4.8 percent since last year. The leading factor was the rise in fuel prices.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2010

OCTA’s intermodal center honored for sustainable design

Anaheim, Calif. project selected for its innovative, environmental-friendly technologies and the new development opportunities it creates that complement and support the local economy.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2010

China bolsters growth with high-speed rail investment

Nation plans to spend an estimated $300 billion to meet its 2020 goal for high-speed rail.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2010

San Francisco needs $1B to sustain transit

Report says that changes to funding, operating costs and cooperation between agencies must be made to save money.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2010

Michigan becomes 24th state to ban texting while driving

The newly signed legislation explicitly prohibits a person from reading, writing or sending text messages while driving a vehicle in state. Mich. governor signed the bill into law on Oprah Winfrey’s No Phone Zone Day program.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2010

NTSB chief joins ‘No Phone Zone Day’ rally

Public service campaign brings together a coalition of government agencies and transportation safety organizations asking all Americans to take a pledge to agree not to use cell phones while driving. This includes texting and using only hands-free calling.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2010

NCDOT installs solar-powered railroad crossing signals

This is state's first solar-powered railroad crossing signal lights and gate warning system. The NCDOT Rail Division has plans for at least one other solar panel signal and gate crossing.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2010

MBTA subway fire forces passengers from trains

Twenty people suffered smoke inhalation from a tunnel fire that broke out Thursday evening.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2010

Minnesota Valley offering mobile phone app

Customers using RouteShout are able to quickly and easily find bus stops, routes and arrival and departure times on their electronic devices.

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