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Railby StaffJune 25, 2010

BART trying to restart Oakland X rail extension

The FTA ruled BART had not complied with a civil rights law by failing to prove the rail extension would benefit poor, minority, and non-English speaking people.

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Railby StaffJune 25, 2010

Thales earns $343M NYCT signaling contract

The Thales USA transport team will be supported by a sub-contractor team, which includes L.K. Comstock, provider of the project's installation and refurbishment services, and Thales Canada's rail transport technology development group in Toronto.

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Paratransitby StaffJune 25, 2010

Michigan's TheRide readies 30-year plan

Meetings will be held throughout Washtenaw County during all stages of the planning process.

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Busby StaffJune 25, 2010

Success seen with direct observation drug testing rules

Department of Transportation says that many employers and collectors have reported that drug test cheaters are being caught and numerous employees have stopped using drugs because of the added measures.

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Busby StaffJune 24, 2010

N.Y. pilot program allows vans to fill transit void

Yearlong program would establish three to six routes in Brooklyn and Queens where access to public transportation is limited and transit service cuts would take effect.

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Railby StaffJune 24, 2010

Bombardier to supply more German double-deck trains

The order, worth approximately $42 million, is based on a 2003 framework agreement for the delivery of 298 doubledeck coaches with an option for a further 300.

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Motorcoachby StaffJune 24, 2010

Vamoose Bus launches scheduled ‘Gold’ service

The Gold Bus’ new luxury Prevost coach carries 36 passengers and offers a scheduled daily departure from Arlington, Va. and Bethesda, Md. to New York. Additional features include “two-and-one” leather seating with extra arm and leg room, free Wi-Fi and an oversized restroom.

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Busby StaffJune 24, 2010

RouteMatch chosen for 8 Ind. transit systems

Smaller agencies will receive technology first, which will include software for automated routing, scheduling and coordination.

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Busby StaffJune 24, 2010

Study: Fed transit funding to boost Calif. economy

Although the U.S. rail manufacturing industry is small — the report's authors estimate its employment at between 10,000 and 14,000 employees — industry analysts expect it to grow due to pent-up demand for intercity and urban rail service.

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Paratransitby StaffJune 24, 2010

First Transit wins N.C. contract renewal

Will continue to provide complete operations and transit management services as well as comprehensive preventive maintenance and inspection programs to meet customer transportation and budgetary needs.

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