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Busby StaffJune 16, 2009

Nova Bus' Plattsburgh plant now open

More than 200 Nova Bus colleagues were joined by other members of the community for the inauguration ceremony of the new 140,000 sq. ft. plant in Banker Road Industrial Park.

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Railby StaffJune 16, 2009

Amtrak pushes SB/DBEs to seek ARRA contracts

Looking for firms to contract with directly or as a subcontractor in areas including architects and engineers, construction and security to help with a variety of small and large projects including major infrastructure projects. Amtrak is currently seeking to find and pre-qualify companies that can bid and perform as prime contractors for these contracts.

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Busby StaffJune 16, 2009

DOT, HUD, EPA partner for housing, transport goals

Earlier this year, HUD and DOT announced an unprecedented agreement to implement joint housing and transportation initiatives. With EPA joining the partnership, the three agencies will work together to ensure that these housing and transportation goals are met while simultaneously protecting the environment, promoting equitable development and helping to address the challenges of climate change.

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Busby StaffJune 16, 2009

Valley Metro launches online commuter tools

Using a Web application called RideShark, the “ShareTheRide” system incorporates technology and mapping features, allowing riders to personally manage their commutes, track costs or pollution, and look for carpool partners.

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Railby StaffJune 16, 2009

AECOM, STV, PB win N.J. tunnel contract

The joint venture, known as "THE Partnership,", will complete final design and preparation of contract-bid packages for the 3.5-mile tunnel, which will double commuter rail capacity between New York and New Jersey.

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Busby StaffJune 15, 2009

AASHTO launches new financing site

The site is designed to identify a comprehensive set of funding and financing mechanisms that can be used to generate investment for critical transportation projects.

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Busby StaffJune 15, 2009

Sen. Schumer: MTA LIRR needs wireless Internet

Schumer said the technology to wire the system is readily available and asked the MTA to fast track the pilot projects and the Request for Proposal and approval process saying that if the MTA acts fast, the project may be eligible for federal funding passed as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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Busby StaffJune 15, 2009

New Tenn. Prevost facility opens

The new 58,000 sq. ft. facility is equipped with 13 service bays, one wash bay, 20,000 sq. ft. parts warehouse area and a two-story office area.

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Technologyby StaffJune 15, 2009

Flexible solar strips light up campus bus shelter

The solar cells capture sunlight during the day and convert it to electricity to recharge batteries located in each lighting unit. The batteries can hold enough charge to light the shelter for the better part of a night.

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Busby StaffJune 15, 2009

Washington university continues bus pass program

In place for nearly two years, the student pass program has boosted ridership for the transit agency.

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