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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanMay 25, 2011

Is federal transportation funding back at square one?

While working on our annual Consultant Roundtable feature for the July issue, it is apparent that transportation authorization is still an extremely hot topic, as well as one that still has many scratching their heads.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2011

Miami-Dade to improve transit accounting practices

After a preliminary audit issued by the FTA claimed that Miami-Dade Transit didn’t properly account for fare collections or follow rules for using federal money, which resulted in the suspendion of $180 million in grants, the County hired consultants to correct its procedures.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2010

Audit: Calif. rail group improperly documenting payments

Of the $8.9 million in payments reviewed, about 38 percent, was paid out without records showing how many hours the consultants had worked. Still, management has improved under new Chief Executive Roelof van Ark.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2010

City seeks input, hires consultant to address paratransit

Fredericton, New Brunswick's Dial-A-Bus service routinely turns away passengers due to high demand, so city officials have hired a consultant to create a five-year plan.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2010

Consultant Roundtable: Industry Remains On Edge, Sees Encouraging Future

Even with no authorization bill in sight, consultants are finding many positives, including increased ridership, a new federal philosophy and exciting projects in the pipeline. Many are looking for high-speed rail to have the same nation-changing impact as the interstate highway system or the beginning of the space program.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2010

Consultant Achievements-InfraConsult LLC

Founded by: Michael I. Schneider, Alan C. Wulkan Year Founded: 2006 Employees: 35 Headquarters: Delaware Head Executives: Michael I. Schneider, Managing Partner; Alan C. Wulkan, Managing Partner; Simon Zweighaft, Managing Partner Website: www.InfraConsultLLC.com

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ArticlesJune 17, 2010

Consultant Achievements-STV Incorporated

Founded by: Elwyn E. Seelye Year Founded: 1912 Employees: 1,700 Headquarters: New York City and Douglassville, Pa. Head Executives: Dominick M. Servedio, PE, Chairman/CEO; Milo Riverso, PhD, PE, President Website: www.stvinc.com

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ArticlesJune 17, 2010

Consultant Achievements-Gannett Fleming Inc.

Founded by: Farley Gannett and Theodore Seelye Year Founded: 1915 Employees: 2,100 Headquarters: Harrisburg, Pa. Head Executive: William M. Stout, PE, Chairman/ CEO Website: www.gannettfleming.com

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ArticlesJune 17, 2010

Consultant Achievements-Parsons Brinckerhoff

Founded by: William Barclay Parsons Year Founded: 1885 Employees: 14,000 (worldwide) Headquarters: New York City Head Executive: George J. Pierson, President/CEO Website: www.pbworld.com

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

PB to manage HSR initiatives in 4 states

Has also has been selected as one of several consultants for the Southern High-Speed Rail Commission, a three-state authority charged with planning implementation of high-speed rail among Atlanta, New Orleans and Houston.

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