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Railby StaffNovember 27, 2013

Sound Transit's University Link projected to open early

The $1.95 billion project was made possible by more than $830 million in federal funding, including an $813 million full funding grant agreement that Sen. Patty Murray helped secure.

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Railby StaffNovember 26, 2013

Calif. high-speed rail funding in doubt after court ruling

A Sacramento judge on Monday ordered the state to draft a new budget for California's multibillion dollar bullet train project and prove there's enough money to finish the job before it is started.

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Busby StaffNovember 26, 2013

Transportation aggregating app launches in D.C.

RideScout is a free mobile app that connects users to public, private and social modes of transportation.

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Busby StaffNovember 26, 2013

17-year-old girl held for attacking Chicago bus driver

Faces a felony aggravated battery to a transit employee charge in connection with spraying a CTA driver with mace.

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Managementby StaffNovember 26, 2013

New Mo. railroad bridge eliminates last chokepoint

The $28 million project received $22.6 million in ARRA funding under the U.S. DOT’s High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Program and was the largest ARRA project in the state.

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Busby StaffNovember 26, 2013

Private bus co. thrives in Detroit

Andy Didorosi started Detroit Bus Co. in May 2012, buying six old buses and installing electronic trackers on them. The service sends the buses directly to where they are needed and when, such as to pick up students from after-school programs.

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Busby StaffNovember 26, 2013

Baltimore breaks ground on $140M bus facility

Will replace the Maryland Transit Administration’s aging Kirk Avenue bus maintenance garage, which was built in 1947. The new facility will include two energy-efficient buildings that allow for improved maintenance and storage of approximately 175 buses.

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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 26, 2013

MCI delivers J4500 to California

Santa Ana, Calif.-based Certified Transportation received a 2014 model, which looks taller and more modern, according to MCI. It is designed to deliver improved fuel economy through powertrain optimization.

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 25, 2013

Valley Metro training empowers disabled riders

After classroom lessons, which cover universal topics such as how to buy tickets, participants practice boarding and make an escorted round trip on Metro light rail.

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 25, 2013

N.Y. transit gives free rides to disabled veterans

Lift Line, RGRTA’s paratransit system, is paying for the service with $10,500 in funds from the FTA and local partners.

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