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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2009

ATU proposal: transit should receive $30B annually

Plan calls for an annual 20 percent increase in federal transit funding, with the program being funded at a guaranteed level of more than $30 billion annually by 2015.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2009

Freightliner admitted into environmental excellence program

FCCC was selected primarily on the strength of its Zero Waste to Landfill efforts, a pilot program initiated by Daimler Trucks North America, FCCC's parent company.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2009

CH2M HILL voted one of ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’

Firm selected, in part, due to its comprehensive and ongoing training and professional development programs, employee-ownership culture and work-life balance programs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2009

Chicago Transit taps interim president

Carter steps in for Ron Huberman, who resigned to accept a position as chief executive of the Chicago Public Schools.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

Midway unveils ‘green’ Pinnacle Bus

The new bus can accommodate up to 16 passengers and features extra-wide entry doors and large, panoramic-view side passenger windows.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

ASCE: Nation's infrastructure receives a "D" grade

U.S. surface transportation systems have declined over the past four years, with transit dropping from D+ to D, and roads dropping from a D to a nearly failing D-.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

Azure Dynamics’ hybrid bus passes Altoona testing

Test qualifies Ford E-450 shuttle buses, built with the Balance Hybrid Electric drive train system, for FTA programs of up to 80 percent funding when purchased by public transit agencies.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

Pending Economic Recovery Bill amendment would add $3 billion for transit

The amendment would appropriate an additional $1.5 billion for transit formula funding and $1.5 billion for the New Starts program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

LaHood confirmed as Transportation Secretary

LaHood said he would continue to support funding for Amtrak, which he views as "the lifeblood of so many communities around America."

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2009

Florida's Tri-Rail introduces ‘green’ mascot

Conductor George Green will serve as a community ambassador, educating families about the benefits of riding Tri-Rail and promoting public transportation as the single most important choice an individual can make to “go green.”

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