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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2013

Oregon introduces 2 new Talgo Series 8 trainsets

State DOT has spent $38.4 million for the purchase of the trainsets and another $6 million for consultants, spare parts, testing and the addition of Wi-Fi.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2013

4 Chicago-area boards should become one like N.Y., study says

A consultant recommended that a New York City-like transit structure should replace the RTA, CTA, Metra and Pace boards with one board driven by a “regional” focus rather than parochial concerns.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2013

Fla. identifies senior transportation as a growing need

A consultant with URS Corp. said at a meeting that polls indicate that the majority of people over 65 plan to remain in their current residences. Meanwhile, a planned referendum next year will ask Polk County voters to approve a sales tax increase to improve the transportation system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2013

New Michigan authority narrows CEO candidate pool

John C. Hertel, the GM of the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART); Albert Martin, a former director of the Detroit DOT and SMART; and Larry E. Salci, a transportation consultant who at age 29 led the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2013

Streetcars may make comeback in Calif. city

The Oakland City Council approved a consultant contract to study the viability of an extended free shuttle route and electric streetcar system. Until 1958, the city had a streetcar system that brought passengers to ferries or commuter rail lines to San Francisco.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2013

Despite funding concerns, C-Tran moves ahead with BRT

Even though the agency’s board of directors only voted to seek offers from consultants to continue developing the concept, some board members expressed concerns about moving forward on an effort that was shot down in last year's election.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2013

Visual Marking receives APTA sustainability honor

Company provides a wide cross-section of quality transportation signs and graphics. Creating a variety of branding and print media for APTA business members, builders, consultants, OEMs and transit agencies.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2013

Advocate: Iowa’s DART not doing enough for paratransit

Des Moines Human Rights Commission says the agency is not meeting the needs of disabled and elderly bus riders, especially on the city’s south side. A DART spokesperson said that one south-side route that consultants proposed cutting was restored based on rider feedback.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2013

S.D. leaders to recommend making bus stops more accessible

An ongoing review of the city’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act shows that one-quarter of the city’s bus stops don’t meet the federal standard, according to consultants hired in 2011 to perform a citywide audit of public facilities

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

Parsons Brinckerhoff wins Detroit contract

As the prime consultant, Parsons Brinckerhoff will be responsible for conducting an AA process leading to the selection of a locally preferred alternative, along with preparation of a New Starts/Small Starts report and the draft environmental review document.

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