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News•by Staff•May 7, 2010

Metra chief dies in apparent suicide

Executive director of the commuter rail service since 1990, Phil Pagano was put on paid administrative leave last week amid allegations that he paid himself an unauthorized $56,000 bonus.

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News•by Staff•May 7, 2010

Houston Metro chief resigns

As part of the resignation, the Board authorized Chairman Gilbert Garcia to sign a Mutual Termination and General Release agreement with Wilson.

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News•by Staff•May 6, 2010

Metrolink debuts crash-absorbing railcars

Two Crash Energy Management railcars, assembled by Hyundai-Rotem Co., were rolled out at Metrolink's new maintenance yard. The agency plans to deploy a total of 117 cars later this year.

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News•by Staff•May 6, 2010

Business, transportation leaders push for authorization

The panelists highlighted the need for major reform to the U.S. national transportation system and investments in smart technologies that will make our country a leader in innovation.

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News•by Staff•May 6, 2010

N.Y. MTA token booth clerk jobs temporarily saved

Manhattan judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the closure of dozens of booths after union officials argued the MTA failed to follow legally required steps.

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News•by Staff•May 5, 2010

Houston Metro's chief could be out by Friday

The board is said to be working toward Frank Wilson's "amicable" departure, probably via resignation rather than termination.

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News•by Staff•May 5, 2010

Phoenix Metro April ridership breaks records

Served more than 1,2 million total riders in April 2010, resulting in an average weekday ridership of 44,932, average Saturday ridership of 34,533, and average Sunday and holiday ridership of 20,573.

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News•by Staff•May 5, 2010

IBM, TTI to research, develop transportation solutions

Projects to include new transportation management strategies to help public agencies operate freeways, streets and transit systems more efficiently.

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News•by Staff•May 5, 2010

MassDOT breaks ground on $17.4M rail project

The ARRA project will improve reliability and service for Haverhill commuter rail line customers with the installation of a double-track along the Haverhill line and improvements to the train control systems that have affected on-time performance.

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News•by Staff•May 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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