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Railby StaffMarch 27, 2009

ARINC to expand Maryland MTA surveillance

Responsible for overall design, integration and installation of the new surveillance system, which includes remotely controlled cameras that can focus on rail station platforms, equipment and surrounding areas.

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Busby StaffMarch 27, 2009

New Flyer hosts Vice President Joe Biden

Others present included Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN); Transportation Secretary Raymond LaHood; Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan; Agriculture Secretary Kenneth Vilsack, and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale.

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Railby StaffMarch 27, 2009

Amtrak details stimulus projects

Includes railcar and locomotive restoration to augment the current fleet; projects to bring stations into ADA compliance; facility improvements; and track, bridge and signal replacements and upgrades.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 27, 2009

BISC reminds operators to include safety tools

FMCSA regulations require that operators communicate instructions on what to do in emergency situations to bus riders prior to any coach departure.

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Busby StaffMarch 27, 2009

Labor unions, MTS establish memorial funds

Although neither of the victims were a part of the ATU, the union also joined in the effort to raise money for the families.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 27, 2009

CalAct awards Wash. paratransit for rural program

Operation demonstrated exceptional achievement in the areas of safety, operations, customer service, financial management, community relations, policy and administration.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 27, 2009

T&I discusses transportation issues for disabled

Issues include ensuring adequate funding for public transit; making communities, infrastructure and transportation services more commuter friendly and more accessible; and helping persons with disabilities with transportation costs, and making transportation services more affordable.

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Railby StaffMarch 27, 2009

Sound Transit adopts Link fare structure

Supports transit system's goal of recovering 52 percent of annual operational costs by 2017.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 26, 2009

D.C. Metro starting stimulus project work

Projects target improved passenger and maintenance facilities, safety and security, information technology, operations and equipment.

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Busby StaffMarch 25, 2009

METRO Briefs

IBM seeks share of high-speed rail. Seattle transit debuts talking buses. MBTA proposes rail hikes, service cuts.

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