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Managementby StaffMay 1, 2009

METRO Briefs

FTA: $50B needed to fix rail. Operator dislikes fee increase.Supporters launch new HSR site.

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Motorcoachby StaffMay 1, 2009

LaHood orders motorcoach safety review

United States Department of Transportation agencies participating in the creation of the Action Plan include the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

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Motorcoachby StaffMay 1, 2009

Silverado Stages extends flu prevention

After each use of its coaches, the interior is treated with an effective and environmentally friendly disinfectant that is applied by spray and has 24-hour residual protection.

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Busby StaffMay 1, 2009

RMJM launches transportation arm

Although RMJM already has considerable experience in the transportation sector, it has not previously exploited opportunities on a global scale.

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Paratransitby StaffMay 1, 2009

FirstGroup honored by National Safety Council

The National Safety Council is a non-profit organization that serves as a leading U.S. resource on industry trends, professional development, and strategies for advancing safety and health in the workplace.

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Busby StaffMay 1, 2009

Ore. awarded $75M to fund streetcar expansion

A portion of the total project cost is being funded by FTA’s Small Starts program. Upon completion, the extension will include 18 new stations, seven new vehicles and capital improvements to accommodate streetcar operations.

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Railby StaffMay 1, 2009

Szabo confirmed to lead FRA

Szabo, the state legislative director in Illinois for the United Transportation Union (UTU), will be informally sworn into office May 5 so that he can take over his new duties without delay, with a more formal ceremony to be announced later.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 30, 2009

Veolia wins N.C. contract renewal

The agreement, which takes effect July 1, 2009, has a three-year base with two one-year options. The fleet of 120 vehicles provides service for fixed route, paratransit, flex services and college shuttles.

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Busby StaffApril 29, 2009

METRO Briefs

Sec. LaHood orders coach safety review. Lockheed sues for release from N.Y. MTA contract. Tri-Rail faces service cuts.

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Railby StaffApril 29, 2009

IBM equips Taiwan with high-speed rail software

Using IBM software for insight into assets, their conditions and work processes, and for better planning and control, has helped THSRC maintain an average punctuality rate of 99.15 percent, according to the company.

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