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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2009

U.K. rail to test recycled plastic ties

Network Rail’s trial will use approximately 20 tons of recycled waste material to form the new ties, which will replace timber ties along some of the rural lines on the network.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2009

San Diego MTS debuts NABI BRT ad campaign

Multi-media campaign includes 13 billboards around San Diego, bus shelter posters, door hangers and a photo contest.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2009

Obama signs $787B stimulus plan

The economic recovery legislation provides $8.4 billion for investments in public transportation projects and $9.3 billion for intercity rail projects.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2009

California campus unveils bus tracking system

GPS-based system continually updates the location of Cal Poly Pomona’s six shuttle buses, which cover three routes.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2009

Senate to vote on stimulus Tuesday

Cuts that the Senate bill makes from the House bill include $2 billion for Fixed Guideway Modernization and $2.5 billion for New Starts.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2009

Stimulus, reauthorization hot topics at APTA BMBG meeting

Other topics included sustainability and workforce development initiatives; public-private partnerships; and a session on the impact of the current economic conditions on the transit industry.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

Sec. LaHood creates DOT economic recovery team

The team will identify and prioritize key highway, bridge, transit, rail, aviation and intermodal spending.

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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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