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Busby StaffJune 2, 2010

junaio to integrate TriMet transit data

Available free of charge on the iPhone 3GS and coming soon to Android devices, junaio 2.0 features the TriMet channel to give riders easy and instant access to complete transit information on nearby stops by simply pointing their phone around them.

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Busby StaffJune 1, 2010

Houston Metro terminates superintendent for falsifying records

A review is under way across Metro to determine if the infractions are isolated to one garage or are more widespread.

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Motorcoachby StaffJune 1, 2010

Indy 500 winner uses motorcoach as home away from home

Dario Franchitti's spacious vehicle is equipped with three flat screen TVs, a washer/dryer system and a master suite with private bath.

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Busby StaffJune 1, 2010

Toronto to remove shelters for G20 Summit

Overall, 1,000 pieces of street furniture will be removed for the purpose of "ensuring a safe G20 experience for everyone" during the summit.

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Busby StaffJune 1, 2010

Calgary police searching for 2nd 'joyrider'

Surveillance cameras on the bus recorded two men in the act, one laughing as he drove the bus, hitting at least two parked cars during a half-hour joyride.

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Railby StaffJune 1, 2010

Caterpillar unit to buy Electro-Motive Diesel

With 2009 revenues of $1.8 billion, company has the largest installed base of diesel-electric locomotives in the world and offers extensive range of locomotive products.

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Busby StaffJune 1, 2010

U.S. DOT announces TIGER II grant program

Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to projects that have a significant impact on the nation, a region or metropolitan area and can create jobs.

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Busby StaffJune 1, 2010

SFMTA unveils first 2 ARRA-funded refurbished buses

The contract, awarded in September, is part of the Motor Coach Component Life Cycle Project, which allocates a total of $16 million in ARRA funding to directly improve vehicle availability, service reliability and performance by rehabilitating 35 standard (40-foot) and 27 articulated (60-foot) Muni buses.

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Busby StaffJune 1, 2010

SORTA to upgrade Trapeze ITS system

The Cincinnati-based agency will apply federal stimulus funding toward the installation of Trapeze ITS dispatch and AVL technology.

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Railby StaffMay 28, 2010

Bombardier demos technology to improve track worker safety

TrackSafe technology creates improved location awareness to track workers and train operators through the use of Radio Frequency Identification and other advanced technologies.

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