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Busby StaffJuly 24, 2009

ARBOC awarded contracts for low-floor kneeling bus

Since receiving certification from the FTA’s Altoona Bus and Research Center in January 2009, the Spirit of Mobility low-floor kneeling bus is gaining market acceptance, according to company officials.

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Managementby StaffJuly 24, 2009

METRO Briefs

Feds: Honolulu rail price realistic. L.A. Metro approves toll plan. LIRR launches public campaign. Motorcoach operator goes social.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 24, 2009

Ariz. agencies to be honored for ADA efforts

The ADA Liberty Progress Award is granted to a community organization or advocate whose intent and actions embrace the accessibility, inclusion and advancement of Arizonans with disabilities.

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Railby StaffJuly 24, 2009

Report: DART rail expansion to generate $4B

The study also determined the expansion will create 32,095 job-years of employment, or an average of 6,400 jobs each year for the next five years.

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Railby StaffJuly 24, 2009

Alstom to supply cars, signaling to Brazil rail

Will provide 12 trainsets composed of four cars each, featuring a signaling system for automatic train operation, low floors and illuminated information boards.

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Railby StaffJuly 24, 2009

Florida Senators to tour Tri-Rail

Trio of senators to tour Tri-Rail and discuss funding challenges.

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 23, 2009

Prevost delivers first safety belt-equipped H3-45s

Operator feels addition of safety belts will be a decision-making factor for many customers.

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Railby StaffJuly 23, 2009

L.A. Metro joins Calif. high-speed rail coalition

Will partner to establish high-speed train service in the Los Angeles Corridor, utilizing Metro-owned facilities and rights-of-way.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 23, 2009

INIT named 'Best Place to Work'

Company honored by local business journal for ability to be progressive in benefit packages, employee incentives, innovative work styles, community service and the “fun factor."

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Railby StaffJuly 23, 2009

NTSB releases third D.C. Metro crash update

Two signal companies, Ansaldo STS USA and Alstom Signaling Inc., which designed and manufactured the automatic train control components for the Metro system, are providing technical assistance to the NTSB investigation.

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