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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2011

Report: Consensus crucial to rail ballot initiative success

Analysis reaffirms the importance of consensus among the business, elected and environmental communities, and the accompanying financial support. The updated study validated the difficulty of passing an initiative without well-funded, effective use of multimedia and experienced campaign consultants.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2011

AECOM program supports LAX terminal planning, logistics

Technologies and systems were selected after receiving feedback from LAWA's various geospatial data stakeholders. The CALM program is made up of LAWA and AECOM staff, as well as several sub-consultants with various expertise.

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ArticlesJune 16, 2011

Transit Funding, Elections Loom Large Over the Industry

With the lack of funding already beginning to take its toll, consultants believe the 2012 elections and pending reauthorization will play a huge role in how public transportation agencies are viewed down the road. Despite the outcome, many believe a new approach is needed for completing capital projects.

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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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ArticlesCover StoryJune 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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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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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2010

HMM providing construction mgmt. for MNR project

HMM will be assisted by two sub-consultants — Hill International Inc., and A.G. Consulting Engineering, P.C.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Hill Int'l acquires TRS Consultants

San Ramon, Calif.-based TRS provides civil engineering, program management, construction management and information technology services primarily to the transportation and infrastructure market.

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ArticlesCover StoryJune 26, 2008

Consultants Sound Off on Transit Funding Challenges, Trends

Despite record ridership numbers, establishing stable funding sources remains a major challenge for most transit agencies. Five top consultants give their take on the state of the industry, including financing options, sustainability and workforce development issues.

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