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Railby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Amtrak reorganizing to advance high-speed rail

Will focus on Northeast Corridor and conduct the necessary planning activities required to provide: a major reduction in trip times between Washington, D.C. and New York and New York and Boston; a significant increase in the number of train frequencies; and determining the feasibility of increasing top speeds up to 220 mph.

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Railby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Gannett Fleming wins award for MUNI facility

Innovative project demonstrates that extreme space conservation with provisions for future upgrade to electrification control is possible. Multiple sustainable design features conserve resources and minimize carbon footprint

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Railby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Calif. high-speed rail group releases online survey

The survey asks for feedback on the authority's current Website, gauges people's familiarity with the high-speed train project and gives them the chance to express a preference about how they would like to receive news about the project.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 24, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Utah partners with company to transport seniors

Launched in January, the Seniors Out and About transportation service picks up seniors at their homes and takes them anywhere in the Provo-Orem area on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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Railby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Faiveley, Bombardier win Toronto Tramway contract

Will supply brake system, doors and air conditioning units. Part of the equipment will be delivered to the Bombardier Transport factory in Ontario between December 2010 and January 2011.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 24, 2010

ABA Foundation launches new online tool

Offers state tourism offices, local convention and visitors bureaus, and destination marketing organizations a new way to show the economic impact generated by the motorcoach travel and group tour industry for each state and congressional district.

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Busby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Ariz.'s Sun Tran introduces hybrid bus

Sun Tran and the City of Tucson began experimenting with alternative fuels more than two decades ago. The purchase of a hybrid bus further demonstrates Sun Tran's commitment to exploring alternative fuel options.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 24, 2010

D.C. Metro provides travel training

In the face of a $190 million budget shortfall, Metro is hoping to reduce paratransit costs by training disabled passengers to use fixed route and subway services.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 24, 2010

City prohibits wheelchair transport companies' rate increase

Two companies in Sioux Falls, S.D., that provide transportation for people in wheelchairs and stretchers have been denied in their bid to raise rates. The companies compete with the city's taxpayer sponsored paratransit service.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Ontario town might cut shuttle, provide taxi coupons

Niagara, Ontario has subsidized a community shuttle service for two years, but budget strains have public works committee members considering eliminating the shuttle and providing seniors and students with $2 taxi coupons instead.

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