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Busby StaffJune 17, 2011

AECOM program supports LAX terminal planning, logistics

Technologies and systems were selected after receiving feedback from LAWA's various geospatial data stakeholders. The CALM program is made up of LAWA and AECOM staff, as well as several sub-consultants with various expertise.

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Railby StaffJune 16, 2011

Toronto Transit installs anti-suicide crisis lines in subway

The program "Crisis Link" features a series of signs and specially equipped payphones that will connect callers with a trained counselor.

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Busby StaffJune 16, 2011

D.C. Metro launches info campaign for capital program

Campaign includes a redesigned homepage, a blogstyle website and new content pages at a new Facebook page and a Twitter feed.

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Busby StaffJune 16, 2011

BAE Systems launches HybriDrive website

The microsite offers a fresh, new look, simplified navigation and more comprehensive information on the complete family of HybriDrive vehicles and products.

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Busby StaffJune 16, 2011

FTA announces $175M available in ‘Livability’ grants

Will help urban, suburban and rural communities develop transit options to better connect people to where they live, work and play. Local transit agencies will be able to compete for the funding. The competitive grant program will begin accepting applications when announced in the Federal Register during the week of June 20.

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Railby StaffJune 16, 2011

Amtrak enhances security with right-of-way protection

Security countermeasures will provide additional right-of-way protections for passenger trains, particularly those operating on the Northeast Corridor. They will join existing Amtrak security efforts focusing on threats related to the use of improvised explosive devices in a station or on a train, or an active shooter scenario.

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Busby StaffJune 16, 2011

S.F. Muni Chief stepping down

Nathaniel Ford will leave his position on June 30. His successor has not been chosen.

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Motorcoachby StaffJune 16, 2011

Report: Driver fatigue top cause of motorcoach accidents

According to the report, the NTSB estimates that 36 percent of motorcoach crash fatalities over the past decade have been due to driver fatigue. It is the number one cause of fatal accidents, far above road conditions (2 percent) or inattention (6 percent).

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Busby StaffJune 16, 2011

Clean Energy receives Sun Metro LNG extension

The LNG fuel supplied is converted on site at Sun Metro facilities to compressed natural gas fuel, which powers the Sun Metro fleet of 200 transit and paratransit buses.

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Paratransitby StaffJune 16, 2011

MV contract extended in Calif.

Partners with the Western Contra Costa Transit Authority for the operation of fixed-route and paratransit services since 2000.

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