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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2011

Calif. high-speed group to qualify design-build contractors

Initial construction in the Central Valley will begin next fall, upon completion of the environmental process. With an estimated value of $1.5 billion to $2 billion, this large design-build construction contract will be placed before the end of 2012.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2011

Fla.’s PSTA adds paratransit contractors

Awarded the five-year contract for wheelchair service to Care Ride Transportation and the five-year deal for ambulatory service to Gulfcoast Yellow Cab. The total value of the two contracts is just less than $21 million over five years.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2011

Calif.’s Omnitrans awards $64M BRT contract

The Griffith/Comet Joint Venture, both Southern California based companies, and dozens of subcontractors, will be tasked with construction of the E Street Corridor sbX Bus Rapid Transit Line, a 15.7-mile route from northern San Bernardino to Loma Linda with 5.2 miles of dedicated lanes, 16 stations and four park-and- ride facilities.

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ArticlesJune 16, 2011

Contractors Go High Tech to Boost Transit Operation Efficiency, Productivity

Contracting out transit services are not only a cost-savings solution, but also a way to maximize the efficiency and productivity of transit operations through the use of technology and innovative operational practices.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2011

Megabus to enhance ADA training for employees

Will provide refresher training to its employees and contractors regarding ADA requirements. The operator also will improve and modify, where needed, its written procedures to ensure that persons with disabilities receive accessible transportation within the meaning of the ADA.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2011

Denver RTD recognized for quality management

The agency’s FasTracks program was issued a Certificate of Registration for the quality management oversight program’s systematic approach to verifying that all contractors are producing a quality project.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2011

U.S. DOT updates disadvantaged business program

New rulemaking will require greater accountability from state and local transportation agencies for including disadvantaged businesses in their spending plans. Also adds provisions to ensure that prime contractors fulfill commitments to use DBE subcontractors, and requires all states to accept DBE certifications obtained in other states, unless the state finds good cause not to accept it.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2010

Wis. contractors told to stop high-speed rail work

The move follows Tuesday's election of Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker, who repeatedly vowed to kill the $810M line during his campaign, as governor, but two months before he takes office.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2010

Parsons Brinckerhoff names new CFO

John Murphy has more than 25 years of financial and senior management experience, including 14 years working with major engineering contractors and their domestic and international operations.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2010

Contractors Provide Expertise, Flexibility

With long years of experience in providing transit services, contractors can offer public agencies improved efficiency and cost savings.

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