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Railby StaffJune 14, 2012

Group's report supports Calif. high-speed rail

Touts revisions of new business plan and urges state Legislature to immediately approve funding for the project.

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Busby StaffJune 14, 2012

N.C. to allow buses to drive on highway shoulders

New program to allow buses to travel on the shoulders of selected highways in times of heavy traffic congestion to help maintain transit schedules and bypass problem areas. They would only be allowed to use the shoulders when travel speed in the highway lanes fell below 35 miles per hour.

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Busby StaffJune 14, 2012

RIPTA to offer language interpretation service

Conducted over the phone, designed to improve communication with non-English speaking passengers. Offers interpretation in over 170 languages.

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Busby StaffJune 14, 2012

Calif.'s OCTA celebrates 40 years of service

Began bus service in 1972 with eight buses along three routes. Forty years later, the agency operates a fleet of 550 buses along 77 routes throughout Orange County, California.

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Railby StaffJune 13, 2012

Alstom, partner to acquire French tram manufacturer

The agreement will be finalized after completion of legal procedures, information processes and approval of the competent authorities.

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Railby StaffJune 13, 2012

NJ Transit to change bike policy in July

In response to customer feedback and comments from the bicycling community, agency officials asked the North and South Jersey Transportation Advisory Committees to review NJ Transit’s existing bicycle policy and make recommendations that could safely reduce restrictions limiting bicycle access on trains.

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Railby StaffJune 13, 2012

Report: Caltrain electrification would boost region's economy

A study says electrifying Caltrain from Santa Clara County up to San Francisco could deliver as much as $2.5 billion in economic benefits, including 9,600 new jobs in the Bay Area.

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Busby StaffJune 13, 2012

Chicago Transit to offer fare passes on Groupon

Groupon will purchase a total of 250,000 3-Day passes for $1.882 million. Each pass will be sold for $7.53 wholesale and offered to Groupon members for $9 instead of $14, the current price of a 3-Day pass.

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Railby StaffJune 13, 2012

‘Head tax’ proposed for C-Tran light rail

Would tax local employers $1 to $2 a month per employee and raise the $2.5 million in revenue needed annually to run and maintain a new Washington MAX line.

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Railby StaffJune 13, 2012

MBTA to pilot rail fare payment app

Launched a website for customers to sign up for project updates on its pilot program to let commuter rail riders purchase and display tickets on their smart phones. Expects to pilot the program on one commuter rail line in the early fall.

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