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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 2, 2011

Report: U.S. highway traffic reaches highest level since 2007

Americans drove 0.7 percent more, or 20.5 billion additional vehicle miles traveled, in 2010 than the previous year. Travel increased by 0.6 percent in December 2010 compared to the previous December.

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Railby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Fla. lawmakers may sue over rejected HSR funds

A potential lawsuit from the State Capitol against Gov. Scott would claim that no governor has the authority to reject portions of a bill signed by then-Gov. Crist in 2009 authorizing high-speed rail and Sunrail.

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Railby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Denver RTD tries out 'green' rail ties

Transit system is using about 40,000 concrete railroad ties and 200 ties made from recycled plastic on its $710M West Corridor light rail line.

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Busby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Port Authority awards last contract for WTC transportation hub

The Oculus, designed by Santiago Calatrava, will serve as the primary link for pedestrian access to the PATH system, 13 New York City subway lines, 500,000 square feet of retail, and four office towers at the WTC site and the World Financial Center.

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Technologyby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Rio turns to the sky for transit options

A new six-station gondola line set to debut this month, will feature 152 gondolas and carry 30,000 people a day along a 2.1-mile route — transforming an hour-and-a-half trip to a nearby commuter rail station into a 16-minute sky ride.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Travel Instruction group to meet in Philadelphia

The conference assists its national and international members by providing educational opportunities and showcasing best practices.

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Railby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Houston Metro ready to buy Siemens railcars

In September, a railcar procurement with CAF, a Spanish manufacturer, was terminated because Metro's contract was in conflict with Buy America rules.

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Railby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Report: Market value of high-speed rail to hit $907 billion

The move for high-speed rail in the U.S. will create or save tens of thousands of jobs in areas like track-laying, manufacturing, planning and engineering, and rail maintenance and operations, according to the study.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Is your maintenance program top-notch?

Nominate your shop now by emailing us contact information and details on why you think your shop should be featured in the May issue of METRO Magazine.

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Busby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

Centro to ask Syracuse U. to hike annual fee

The Central New York Regional Transportation Authority plans to ask the university to increase its annual payment, currently $1.3 million, to help close an $8.4 million budget gap.

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