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Railby StaffJune 11, 2009

AT&T to offer wireless in CTA subways

Installation and testing of AT&T's base equipment - comprised of amplifiers, transmitters and receivers - within the subway will take place over the next several months.

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Busby StaffJune 11, 2009

L.A. Metro site aims to spur app development, ridership

Transit data for the region will be available as both Web services and downloadable data sets.

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Busby StaffJune 11, 2009

LaHood announces $909.4M in ARRA grants

The federal dollars announced Wednesday will be used to purchase new equipment, including streetcars, buses, ferries, paratransit vans, clean fuel vehicles and railcars, as well as pay for the construction of new transit facilities, bus shelters, repair and maintenance of transit systems and safety and security equipment.

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Busby StaffJune 10, 2009

Obama taps Hersman to lead NTSB

As a Board Member of the NTSB since June 2004, Hersman served as the NTSB's representative at 15 accidents and chaired a number of public events hosted by the NTSB, including a public hearing on motorcoach safety.

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Busby StaffJune 10, 2009

Anne Ferro nominated to head FMCSA

Ferro is currently President of the Maryland Motor Truck Association and serves on several regional advisory committees relating to freight planning, highway safety and transportation funding.

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Motorcoachby StaffJune 10, 2009

MCI delivers J4500s, D4505s

The new Martz coaches come equipped with several technological advances to improve passenger and driver safety, including electronic stability control, Smartwave tire pressure monitoring, DriveCam and GPS systems.

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Railby StaffJune 10, 2009

U.K. Underground strike to cost $180 million

Rail Maritime and Transport Union called for the strike, expected to cause widespread disruption until Friday morning, due to failure to reach agreement over jobs and pay.

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Paratransitby StaffJune 10, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rep. Carnahan files transit funding bill. Bus Riders Union organizes against fare increase. Denver selects interim general manager.

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Paratransitby StaffJune 10, 2009

San Diego MTS passes FTA review

The Triennial Review evaluated the performance of MTS in carrying out its program, specifically referring to compliance with statutory and administrative requirements.

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Busby StaffJune 10, 2009

CDC recognizes Cap Metro wellness program

Focuses on reducing employees' risk of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other conditions by providing a wide range of health-conscious programs.

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