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Busby StaffApril 30, 2010

UTA launches 3 flex bus routes

The routes will bring new all-day service to areas that previously had no service or had only morning/evening commuter buses. Funding for the routes comes from FTA grants administered through the Utah Department of Transportation.

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Railby StaffApril 30, 2010

MBTA subway fire forces passengers from trains

Twenty people suffered smoke inhalation from a tunnel fire that broke out Thursday evening.

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Railby StaffApril 30, 2010

NCDOT installs solar-powered railroad crossing signals

This is state's first solar-powered railroad crossing signal lights and gate warning system. The NCDOT Rail Division has plans for at least one other solar panel signal and gate crossing.

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Busby StaffApril 29, 2010

Parsons Brinckerhoff names new chairman

In his new position, Richard A. Schrader, who currently serves as executive vice president/CFO, will provide broad policy oversight for PB, a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering and program/construction management organization.

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Busby StaffApril 29, 2010

N.Y. MTA to lay off hundreds more

More than 550 bus workers will be laid off by New York City Transit on June 27, while an additional 122 subway workers, mostly car inspectors, will lose their jobs on July 4.

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Busby StaffApril 29, 2010

IMMI engineers receive Henry Ford II award

The honor recognizes the company's accomplishments in increasing safety on motorcoaches and school buses with the development of the Premier seat, which incorporates SafeGuard SmartFrame technology to protect both belted and unbelted occupants.

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Busby StaffApril 29, 2010

River Park to market REI's products

In their distributor role, RiverPark will work directly with commercial vehicle OEM's to offer mobile audio/video and security applications.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 29, 2010

Transit workers rally in Washington

Thousands descend on Capitol Hill to demand greater and more flexible funding.

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Railby StaffApril 29, 2010

DART sets date for Green Line completion

The first part of the Green Line, from Pearl Station to MLK Jr., along with daily service to Victory Station, opened in September 2009. Work began on the Green Line in fall 2006, following the receipt of a $700 million Full Funding Grant Agreement from the Federal Transit Administration.

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Busby StaffApril 29, 2010

DriveCam releases Top 5 Transit Driving Behaviors

With so much focus in the news on collisions in the transit industry caused by distracted driving, DriveCam said it was surprised to find that it actually ranks #5 on the list of behaviors.

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