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Managementby StaffJuly 30, 2008

New federal transportation funding plan unveiled

Plan outlines a renewed federal focus on maintaining and improving the Interstate highway system, instead of diverting funds for wasteful pet projects and programs

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 30, 2008

Western Transit Systems wins Calif. contract

The City of Yorba Linda, Calif., has selected Western Transit Systems to provide transportation services for its senior mobility program.

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Managementby StaffJuly 29, 2008

AECOM completes Earth Tech acquisition

With the acquisition, AECOM increases its global presence in the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia.

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Railby StaffJuly 29, 2008

States to share $5.6M to upgrade grade crossing

Five federally-designated high-speed rail corridors in California, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin will share $5,640,174 in federal grant funding to make safety improvements at approximately 25 highway-rail grade crossings.

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Railby StaffJuly 29, 2008

Washington Metro to pilot emergency management program

The Transit Emergency Management program to be used as a model by transit systems nationwide.

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Railby StaffJuly 29, 2008

U.C. San Diego receives rail technology grant

Money to fund refining hardware and software for new technology that uses laser ultrasonic probes to detect certain internal rail defects.

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Busby StaffJuly 28, 2008

Illinois university takes over shuttle operation

Eastern Illinois University (EIU) in Charleston, Ill., has decided to provide its own shuttle bus service, ending a six-year relationship with H&H Shuttle Services.

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Busby StaffJuly 28, 2008

Clemson University faces cuts in local bus service

South Carolina-based Clemson University is collaborating with the local transit system, Clemson Area Transit (CAT), on route changes and cuts in service due to escalating fuel costs and reduced subsidy.

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Busby StaffJuly 28, 2008

Razorbacks add ‘Razorbikes’ to transit options

Students at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville now have a two-wheeled transit option under a new program that will allow them to borrow, ride and return bicycles on campus.

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Technologyby StaffJuly 25, 2008

Washington Metro to obtain LEED certification

All new and substantially rehabilitated Metro facilities will be designed and built with the goal of receiving LEED Certification.

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