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Railby StaffDecember 9, 2009

NJ Transit approves bridge replacement project

The new bridges will offer five tracks – three more than the current bridge – providing the ability to take full advantage of the additional capacity into and out of New York that the Mass Transit Tunnel project will create.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 9, 2009

MCI delivers D4505s to N.Y.

Passenger amenities on MTC Limousine's new coaches include plush seats with overhead reading lights, individual airflow controls, aircraft quality enclosed overhead storage for luggage, and a state-of-the-art entertainment system with six flat-screen monitors.

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Busby StaffDecember 9, 2009

APTA: Riding PT saves $9,171 annually

Transit riders can save, on average, $764 per month. The savings amount is based on the cost of the national averages for parking and driving, as well as the December 8 national average gas price of $2.634 per gallon for self-serve regular gasoline as reported by AAA.

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Railby StaffDecember 9, 2009

Smiths wins WMATA security contracts

The system to be upgraded and expanded is designed for early warning detection of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 9, 2009

NTSB: Driver fatigued in fatal coach overturn

Fatal Texas motorcoach crash in Jan. 2008 was caused by the driver's loss of control of the vehicle after he fell asleep at the wheel. NTSB issued 19 safety recommendations after investigation.

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Railby StaffDecember 9, 2009

Fla. passes rail legislation

The bill, which also lays the groundwork to make mass transit a priority in future transportation planning and budgeting, now heads to Gov. Crist for approval.

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Railby StaffDecember 8, 2009

ARRA, MBTA to fund Wonderland station garage

The planned nine-story, 1,900 space South Garage Parking Facility at Wonderland station will support Waterfront Square, a critical smart growth and transit-oriented development project. Total garage construction budget is $47 million.

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Railby StaffDecember 8, 2009

First Bombardier streetcar arrives in Vancouver

Bombardier will operate the streetcars as a free service, 18 hours a day, 7 days a week, between Jan. 21 and March 21, 2010. The vehicles are on loan from the Brussels Transport Company STIB.

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Busby StaffDecember 8, 2009

Titan to sell ad rights on Community Transit

Gives company full control of the metropolitan Seattle market when added to its existing King County and Pierce Transit contracts.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 8, 2009

ABA, AmEx partner for member benefit program

The new partnership provides ABA members access to special programs with top national companies, cutting costs on routine business spending on items, including machine parts, maintenance supplies, safety equipment, computer hardware and software, shipping, advertising, Web hosting and office supplies.

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