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Management•by Staff•November 3, 2003

Striking L.A. bus mechanics to vote on contract

MTA officials estimated the two sides were $98 million apart on key issues of wages and health care benefits when talks broke off last week.

Management•by Staff•November 3, 2003

MARTA awards Cubic $72.5M smart card contract

Cubic's technology will allow commuters to use one card to pay for rail, bus, paratransit and park-and-ride fees.

Management•by Staff•October 31, 2003

Illinois governor nixes school reimbursement for transit services

Senate bill would have allowed school districts to be reimbursed for transit services required to transport students.

Management•by Staff•October 29, 2003

Travelers encounter longer bus, rail travel schedules

From 1995 to 2002, scheduled travel time lengthened for direct service in 61% of rail markets and 52% of bus markets.

Rail•by Staff•October 29, 2003

Bombarder wins Las Vegas monorail extension contract

The anticipated completion date of the 2.25-mile extension, valued at $336 million, is summer 2007.

Rail•by Staff•October 28, 2003

Florida selects partnership for high-speed rail project

Rail proposal decried by governor and some legislators expected to be up and running by 2009.

Management•by Staff•October 27, 2003

WMATA facing severe funding challenges

The transit authority has called upon local, state and federal agencies to help with its capital needs.

Rail•by Staff•October 24, 2003

Canada unveils $692.5M rail funding package

The capital funds will be for new infrastructure improvements and additional equipment acquisition and refurbishments and will be allocated over five years.

Rail•by Staff•October 23, 2003

Paris conducts mock chemical attack on Metro

The exercise, which took place at midnight, involved 500 police, firefighters and rail staff.

Management•by Staff•October 23, 2003

Orbital wins $8 million San Diego contract

Orbital will supply communications and dispatch software, which features full computer assisted dispatch capabilities, real-time vehicle tracking and wireless data communications.

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