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Managementby StaffJuly 10, 2015

MARTA's Parker named '2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager'

Parker is credited with launching a top-to-bottom transformation of MARTA at a time when it was still reeling from staggering budget deficits, declining ridership and a poor public image.

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Managementby StaffJuly 9, 2015

IndyGo awards 6 organizations 5310 funding

Grant awards for Federal Section 5310 projects, totaling $400,800, include TANGRAM, CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions Inc., Health & Hospital Corp., Catholic Charities, BOSMA Industries for the Blind, Use What You've Got Ministries.

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Railby StaffJuly 9, 2015

NTSB calls on Amtrak to record and review crewmember actions

Also reiterates recommendations on audio/image recorders, as well as asked Amtrak to report twice a year on its progress in the installation of the recorders.

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Managementby StaffJuly 9, 2015

Toronto Transit unveils new app for day, group passes

The app, which was developed with Bytemark Inc., has built-in security features. Customers may be asked to validate their purchase by tapping the screen, causing the background color of the pass to change.

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Railby StaffJuly 9, 2015

All Aboard Florida awards contract for Orlando Int'l Airport rail line

Archer Western’s existing work with All Aboard Florida and the Orlando International Airport creates added efficiencies for the privately-funded passenger-rail project.

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Railby StaffJuly 9, 2015

Alstom delivers first Citadis tram to Rio de Janeiro

The vehicles will run on a 17-mile-long, which includes 37 stations, that will be partially opened in mid-2016 in time for the Olympic Games.

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Busby StaffJuly 9, 2015

Minneapolis Metro bus driver retires with 42 accident-free years

Jerry Olson credits his years of safe driving by making sure he leaves plenty of room for his bus and enough room between him and other vehicles to make decisions in the case of emergencies.

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Managementby StaffJuly 9, 2015

D.C. Metro to resume executive search for GM/CEO

The board abruptly halted its search for a GM in March amid tensions among members over what kind of chief executive was needed to lead the troubled transit agency.

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Railby StaffJuly 7, 2015

Design Build group releases 'Choosing a Project Delivery' primer

The document defines and describes the most commonly used project delivery methods, and details key considerations owners must make when choosing between each one.

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Railby StaffJuly 7, 2015

Calif. legislators call for re-vote on high-speed rail

If approved by voters, any unspent HSR dollars would be redirected to repair and/or construct new state highways and local streets and roads. 

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