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Busby StaffOctober 23, 2009

APTA : Pub transit investment creates green jobs

For every $1 billion invested in public transportation capital and operations, an average of 36,000 jobs are supported. These jobs result in roughly $3.6 billion of business sales and generate nearly $500 million in federal, state and local tax revenues.

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Busby StaffOctober 23, 2009

ARRA to fund second Valley Metro BRT

Cost of construction ($3,926,600) will include shelter construction, landscaping, lighting, utility relocation, data and power hook-ups, dynamic messaging signs for bus arrival information and bike racks.

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Busby StaffOctober 23, 2009

NJ Transit, OLI partner for teen driver safety

Offering classes to nearly 700 public, private and charter schools throughout the state, in an effort to help teen drivers safely operate vehicles near railroad crossings, light rail lines and buses.

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Busby StaffOctober 23, 2009

Orion delivers hybrid, BRT buses to Toronto

The order of 35 buses will meet the new 2010 emission standards for diesel engines operating in Canada, using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology.

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Railby StaffOctober 22, 2009

Alstom wins Norwegian rail maintenance contract

To provide replacement parts, deliver parts on request in real time, manage the spare parts storehouse and provide local technical support per the $32.9M contract.

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Busby StaffOctober 22, 2009

L.A. Metro launches online news/feature service

The Source will showcase real time news about Metro and critical transportation issues as well as feature stories packaged with video, photos and other compelling visuals.

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New Mobilityby StaffOctober 22, 2009

CTA awards vending, parking contracts

Agency awards Coca Cola and Central Parking Systems new contracts, which will generate approximately $283,000 and $1 million respectively.

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Busby StaffOctober 22, 2009

New Flyer one of Canada's Top 100 Employers

Recognized for its industry-leading practices, such as providing full salaries to apprentices during training, providing tuition subsidies, hosting wellness events and its retirement savings plans.

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Busby StaffOctober 22, 2009

Miami-Dade launches Cubic AFC system

EASY Card lets Miami transit riders ease their way from parking to rail to bus services across the city, all with a single smart card. The card can be used to pay all transit fares, including transfers between bus and rail.

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Busby StaffOctober 21, 2009

METRO Briefs

Hybrid buses growing in popularity. Forum showcases futuristic rail projects. Metrolink union sues over train cameras.

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