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Railby StaffMarch 27, 2013

Sonoma Marin rail GM talks progress, expansion, cost savings

Farhad Mansourian, GM of SMART, the commuter rail system currently under construction, discusses the status of the project, rider experience comparisons, proposals for connections and, system expansion and cost savings.

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Railby StaffMarch 27, 2013

Tampa Mayor calls for more rail, BRT

Bob Buckhorn also alluded to Gov. Rick Scott's decision to turn away $2 billion from the Obama Administration to build high-speed rail from Tampa to Orlando, by saying that he will try to find people in Tallahassee that will support his plan.

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Railby StaffMarch 27, 2013

Long haul likely for Calif. Sprinter brake fix

The agency hopes to receive replacement parts by late April and install and test them in May, but requires regulatory approvals before it can return any of its trains to service.

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Railby StaffMarch 27, 2013

Ore.’s Portland Streetcar only getting half of projected fares

As a result, the Portland Bureau of Transportation faces a shortfall in funding the streetcar's $8.9 million annual operating budget.

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Railby StaffMarch 27, 2013

Calif. HSRA seeks $8.6B in state bonds

Half of the bond money would go to the first segment of the line. The project still needs to weather lawsuits over the next couple of months. The lawsuit rulings could stall the funds.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 27, 2013

UMA, NTA to host motorcoach safety roundtable

Organizers look forward to a productive exchange of ideas and information about motorcoach safety, with an eye toward awareness and education among tour providers.

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Railby StaffMarch 27, 2013

Denver RTD receives unsolicited proposal

Given that staff believes the proposal has technical merit, the agency plans to accelerate the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the North Metro project.

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Railby StaffMarch 27, 2013

Longtime Calif. HSR backers raise concerns

Objecting to political compromises that they say undermine legal safeguards for the massive investment, notably a design that would move passengers between urban destinations faster than air travel.

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New Mobilityby StaffMarch 27, 2013

Md. MTA purchases 40 MV-1s

The first 10 MV-1s are in service and the remaining 30 should be in service within two months.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 27, 2013

National Interstate, TAPTCO partner for driver training

Will be offering the course to customers at preferred pricing.

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