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Busby StaffJuly 8, 2010

BoltBus carries 3 millionth customer

Service launched in March 2008 with a fleet of new motorcoaches that feature extra legroom, power outlets and free Wi-Fi service.

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Busby StaffJuly 8, 2010

Chicago Transit to receive $35M for bus projects

One of the projects is a new form of express bus service that will operate as a downtown circulator to move commuters quickly on designated bus-priority lanes.

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Railby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Winnipeg committee backs light rail

The recommendation will be forwarded to council for a final vote. If approved, the EPC suggested a Public-Private Partnership to fund the project.

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Railby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Amtrak's Downeaster receives $35M in ARRA funds

Construction on the project is expected to begin as early as July 6, 2010, and will continue over the next 28 months. The expanded service is expected to increase ridership, improve connectivity and balance passenger flow.

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Busby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Clean Energy to acquire IMW Industries

The earn-out arrangement will pay IMW's shareholders certain percentages of future gross profits earned by IMW over the next four years assuming the gross profit exceeds certain minimum thresholds and up to a maximum of $40 million in the aggregate.

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 6, 2010

ABA partners with online tour site to promote members

ABA is the featured provider of content on a dedicated Web page that helps consumers find reliable motorcoach operators in the U.S. and Canada.

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Railby StaffJuly 6, 2010

10 states required to improve highway-rail grade crossing safety

Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Ohio and Texas required to identify specific solutions for improving safety at crossings, including highway-rail grade crossing closures or grade separations, and must focus on crossings that have experienced multiple accidents or are at high risk for such accidents.

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Railby StaffJuly 6, 2010

FRA offering $50K grant for train crew study

Study to focus on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Distress Disorder, conditions frequently suffered by train crews after being involved in collisions at highway-rail grade crossings or trespass incidents involving pedestrians.

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Railby StaffJuly 6, 2010

Alstom to supply signaling for NYCT subway project

$43M contract covers the renovation and modification of the signaling for it to operate with a communication-based train control system.

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Railby StaffJuly 6, 2010

N.Y.'s Second Ave. subway design to quell station noise

Transit officials have also promised a garble-free PA system — with speakers arranged to minimize reverberation — and raise the possibility of piped-in music.

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