An external advisory committee made up of community representatives, including riders and independent technical experts, will be established to advise the transit agency on the Terms of Reference for the study.
Will use third-generation organic-dye-based photovoltaic solar film to power lights and information systems.
The Transit Security Grant Program provides $150 million to hire transit law enforcement officers, mobile explosive detection screening teams, and anti-terrorism teams.
Paratransit planners will work with local stakeholders to bring public transit and social service agencies together to deliver enhanced transportation services.
LaHood visits Spain's HSR system. Ottawa may ban strikes, lockouts. CATS ridership still high.
As mandated by Measure R, there will be no general Metro fare increase in FY10, and fares for seniors, students, the disabled and Medicare recipients will stay at current levels for five years.
Majority of survey respondents were confident that high-speed rail will boost economic growth, reduce congestion on roads and motorways and free up space on existing railway lines.
Two sergeants and eleven uniformed security officers participated in 52 classes over a five week period for the Washington-based agency.