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News•by Staff•November 19, 2015

D.C. Metro board unanimously appointed Wiedefeld as chief executive

Wiedefeld will assume his position as Metro’s chief executive on Nov. 30, 2015, and receive an annual salary $397,500 plus standard benefits.

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News•by Staff•November 18, 2015

Group developing NEC Maglev approved to acquire railroad franchise

Approved to acquire a passenger railroad franchise previously held by the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad Co., which was abandoned in 1935.

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News•by Staff•November 18, 2015

Metra names chief safety and environmental officer

The newly created position puts Metra in line with best practices and Federal Transit Administration recommendations and consolidates safety and environmental units under one officer.   

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News•by Staff•November 18, 2015

Keolis announces best MBTA October on-time performance since 2006

October and November are typically challenging months because of falling leaves which compact against the tracks creating “slippery rail” conditions, according to company officials.

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News•by Staff•November 17, 2015

Hakim named new president of New York City Transit

For the past year and a half Ronnie Hakim has served as the executive director of NJ TRANSIT, which operates 12 commuter rail lines, three light rail lines, 261 bus routes and Access Link paratransit service across the state of New Jersey.

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News•by Staff•November 13, 2015

TriMet: Communication breakdown to blame for flooded train

The agency has come up with a to-do list — with two-week deadlines — to address the communications breakdown and avoid a mess during the next winter storm. However, a storm is expected this weekend.

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News•by Staff•November 13, 2015

CHK America launches digital division for interactive info kiosks

The company’s proprietary Connectpoint® Interactive Touchscreen Kiosks, the first product category to launch among a suite of its new digital products.

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News•by Staff•November 12, 2015

Serial transit thief arrested for stealing Greyhound bus

Police sources said Darius McCollum, 50, has already planned his next heist when he was arrested Wednesday. McCollum told detectives he planned to steal an airplane next, sources said.

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News•by Staff•November 12, 2015

PR firm to offer crisis preparation to ABA members

As part of this partnership, Kitchen Public Relations will provide a paid service to ABA's members who are looking to prepare thoroughly when reporters and the media are calling wanting answers or a company’s name is all over social media.

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News•by Staff•November 12, 2015

Cleveland RTA's Calabrese named 'Public Official of the Year'

Recognized by Governing Magazine, the Public Officials of the Year program is in its 24th year and honors the most outstanding leaders in state and local government who exemplify the ideals of public service.

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