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BART to receive $2.9 million in federal homeland security funding

Funds to be used to secure BART infrastructure.

Capital Metro launches Spanish speech-enabled trip planning system

System expected to lower agent call volume.

METRO Briefs

NABI acquires Optima Bus Corp.

Combined organization will offer a range of buses from 30 to 60 feet. Optima will continue to manufacture in Wichita, Kan.

Azure signs supply contract with StarTrans

Azure will provide its hybrid cab-chassis on which StarTrans will assemble its shuttle bus body.

FRA to revise rules to allow improved rail braking technology

Electronically controlled pneumatic brake systems are capable of preventing derailments and shortening stopping distances.

Simpson sworn in as Federal Transit Administrator

Senate also confirms Hill, Nottingham for key transportation positions.

METRO Briefs

Gannett Fleming unit wins ASCE award for N.Y. project

Long Island Rail Road's Arch Street Yard in Queens, N.Y., was named 2006 Design-Build Project of the Year.

Optima receives KPTA achievement award

Company honored for its work in Kansas and around the country.