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Busby StaffJuly 28, 2011

Riverside, Calif. adds solar power to bus stops

As part of the campaign, posts at selected bus stops are crowned with a solar panel that charges a battery that powers the light-emitting diode, or LED, fixtures.

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Railby StaffJuly 28, 2011

Westcode tapped for Metrolinx HVAC systems

The up to 36 systems — 24 in base order — will feature state-of-the-art microprocessor controls and be designed and manufactured at Westcode's West Chester, Pa facility.

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Busby StaffJuly 28, 2011

Chicago transit to add 50 police officers

Agency is investing $10 million to hire the officers, which will come from the Chicago Police Academy. The investment is part of the Mayor Emanuel’s ongoing commitment to bring more police officers to every neighborhood of Chicago.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 28, 2011

Report: Crumbling transportation infrastructure could cost U.S. $3.1 trillion

In 2010, deficiencies in America’s roads, bridges, and transit systems cost American households and businesses more than $129 billion, including approximately $97 billion in vehicle operating costs, $32 billion in delays in travel time, $1.2 billion in safety costs, and $590 million in environmental costs.

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 28, 2011

FMCSA to hold motorcoach safety summit

Objectives include increasing awareness of the importance of safety and enforcement among all stakeholders; identifying policy-related barriers and developing opportunities for addressing targeted challenges; and developing tools and resources for educating and training on the maintenance, operations, and purchasing of motorcoach services.

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Busby StaffJuly 27, 2011

Melaniphy named APTA President/CEO

Michael Melaniphy serves as VP, Public Sector for Motor Coach Industries. Prior to that, he worked at First Group and its predecessor companies, serving as GM for public transit systems in Charlotte, N.C.; Wichita, Kan.; and Hamilton, Ohio.

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Railby StaffJuly 27, 2011

Phoenix Metro taps design-build method for rail extension

The decision is a departure from Metro's typical project delivery approach of Design-Bid-Build, but it works in favor of building a quality product in this economy and in such a way that is supportive of the local business community.

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 27, 2011

Krystal unveils new electric mid-size shuttle

The bus boasts sealed electrically isolated battery modules that cannot produce any gases and a drive train that does not produce any emissions. The new vehicle will be on display at BusCon in Chicago, Sept. 13-14.

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Railby StaffJuly 27, 2011

Kiewit, Parsons venture wins L.A. Gold Line contract

Project includes final design and construction of 11.5 miles of track, six stations, dozens of crossings, utilities and systems.

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Railby StaffJuly 27, 2011

AECOM consortium wins Australia contract

Will design the North West Rail Link in Sydney, Australia. AECOM, the lead technical advisor, will deliver planning; project definition; design definition; systems assurance; design concept approval; reference design; contract documentation and tender assessment phases.

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