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Busby StaffAugust 5, 2010

AECOM acquires Davis Langdon

The transaction is expected to close in October of 2010. The acquisition has been approved by Davis Langdon shareholders and partners, and is subject to customary closing conditions, including necessary regulatory and third party approvals.

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 5, 2010

MV wins Calif. contract

Under the terms of this one-year contract (with two, one-year options), will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of both the fixed-route and Dial-A-Ride services.

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Busby StaffAugust 5, 2010

‘Transit Buddies’ to help new Ark. bus riders

The Jonesboro transit system is recruiting volunteers to help people who have not used public transportation before, and may be afraid to try it on their own.

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Busby StaffAugust 5, 2010

Topeka Transit may lose one-quarter of its funding

City mayor calling for cuts ranging from $700,000 to $1.2 million since ridership is down from last year by nearly half.

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Busby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Houston Metro fires driver involved in accident

The operator, Gregory Clark, a 32-year Houston Metro veteran, failed an FTA-required drug and alcohol test following the accident.

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Busby StaffAugust 4, 2010

N.Y. MTA estimates $52M in unused fares next year

MTA estimates $52 million in bus and subway trips purchased but unused next year. The money is listed in the agency's financial plans as a source of revenue.

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Railby StaffAugust 4, 2010

U.S. DOT supports Detroit transit plan

Obama administration pledges to conduct environmental impact report on the feasibility of the project, a $425 million light-rail line.

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Busby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Illinois to distribute $500M in transit funding

The funding, provided through the Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program, will create and retain an estimated 18,000 jobs and improve traveler safety. Includes $253 million for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), $157 million for Metra, and $32 million for PACE.

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Busby StaffAugust 4, 2010

CVSA taps new executive director

Stephen A. Keppler has 18 years of experience in the transportation industry. He has been employed with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance since 2000 in the position of Director of Policy and Programs and most recently as its Interim Executive Director.

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Busby StaffAugust 4, 2010

U.S. DOT, State Farm and ESPN to fight distracted driving

On separate buses, carrying the "Stop Distracted Driving" message, Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter will cross the nation visiting all 32 NFL team training camps.

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