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Railby StaffAugust 28, 2009

Fares established for Northstar rail system

Northstar is the region's first commuter-rail line and is expected to carry 3,400 riders each weekday during its first year of operation. As the service and market matures, ridership is expected to grow to 4,100 weekday rides.

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Busby StaffAugust 28, 2009

St. Louis to distribute hand sanitizer to passengers

Beginning in September, Metro staff and Red Cross volunteers will distribute free sample-size hand sanitizers and wellness information at select Metro locations.

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Busby StaffAugust 28, 2009

KCATA launches bus tracker, social media pages

“Webwatch” will enable riders to see where their bus is and when it is expected to arrive at their stop. Also using Twitter and Facebook pages to alert customers to changes to routes, and to post contests, promotions and other passenger information.

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Busby StaffAugust 28, 2009

Hill International wins FTA contract

The construction risk management firm will monitor all major FTA projects, and supplement the FTA's technical staff to evaluate grantee project management and technical capacity and capability to successfully implement major transit projects.

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Railby StaffAugust 27, 2009

Caltrans seeks ARRA funds for HSR projects

The statewide application included a $340 million request to advance 18 intercity rail projects in Southern California that would connect to high-speed rail, including six projects in Orange County totaling $152 million.

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Railby StaffAugust 27, 2009

Man dies in L.A. sub station after being tasered

Sheriff's spokesman said man charged L.A. County sheriff's deputy several times.

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Busby StaffAugust 27, 2009

ITS America launches jobs site

Focusing on transportation and engineering industry companies, the ITS America Career Center will offer its members-and the engineering industry at large - "an easy-to-use and highly targeted resource for online employment connections."

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Motorcoachby StaffAugust 27, 2009

ABA updates 'Save a Penguin' brochure

The first edition of the brochure exhausted a supply of 10,000 environmentally certified printed copies, as well as countless online downloaded versions.

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Busby StaffAugust 26, 2009

METRO Briefs

Detroit may lay off 113 bus drivers. MBTA defends railroad right-of-way licenses. Suspended Iowa driver returns to work.

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Railby StaffAugust 26, 2009

Amtrak, student group partner to preserve Yosemite

Students work alongside National Park Service professionals tracking black bears; removing unwanted campsites and invasive plants; monitoring water quality; updating museum archives and enhancing the visitor's experience.

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