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Managementby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

RITA, EC sign ITS cooperative research agreement

The five-year commitment between the two organizations will further the development and implementation of global ITS initiatives.

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Railby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

Siemens lands $184M light rail vehicle contract

Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) has ordered 55 light rail vehicles to accommodate the extensions planned in the city's west, south and central corridors.

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Railby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

Amtrak announces ‘Name the Train’ contest winner

The winning entry, “Missouri River Runner,” was submitted by Keith Kohler of Glendale, Mo., and received 2,036 votes, or 37 percent of the votes cast. More than 8,300 name submissions were entered late last year.

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Busby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

Toronto Transit to receive more police officers

Thirty-six additional officers will assist with traffic, safety and security.

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Busby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

Azure Dynamics’ hybrid bus passes Altoona testing

Test qualifies Ford E-450 shuttle buses, built with the Balance Hybrid Electric drive train system, for FTA programs of up to 80 percent funding when purchased by public transit agencies.

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Busby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

L.A. Metro authorizes negotiation of Iteris contract modifications

Modification could potentially increase the total contract value from approximately $6 million to $10.5 million.

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Busby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

Stimulus bill passes House vote

Package includes $43 billion for transportation projects, including $30 billion for highway and bridge construction and repair and $12 billion for mass transit, including $7.5 billion to buy equipment such as buses or railcars.

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Railby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

L.A. Metro tests first car on Gold Line

Trip was part of a clearance test in which the train car was towed, rather than self-powered, at approximately 5 mph so that it could easily stop on short notice.

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Busby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rapid rail from N.C. to Atlanta considered. Transit drivers honored for safety. London tube maps created to help disabled.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

GE Transportation wins San Francisco contract

The new advanced communications and information system (ACIS) is designed to improve communications for the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Ferry and Golden Gate Transit, supporting improvements for security, safety and operational reliability.

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