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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2013

Toronto Transit whistleblower program to root out internal fraud, theft

The new "Integrity" program will allow the agency's 13,000 employees to anonymously report unethical or illegal behavior by co-workers or contractors.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2013

16 transit systems awarded TSA ‘Gold Standard’ rating

Assessment includes a review of topics such as an agency's security plans, security training, drills/exercise programs, public outreach efforts and background check programs. Systems honored include N.Y. MTA, Boston’s MBTA and San Francisco’s BART.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2013

Tesla co-founder to unveil 'hyperloop' rapid transit system plans in August

The system would consist of some sort of tube that would carry people from downtown San Francisco to Los Angeles in 30 minutes, or more than twice as fast as airplane travel, at less than the cost of high-speed rail.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2013

San Francisco MTA unveils TEP draft report

Initiatives under the TEP Draft Implementation Strategy include travel time reduction proposals, service changes and associated systemwide infrastructure, terminal and transfer points improvements, overhead wire expansion and long-term studies.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2013

PATCO rail project will cost 47% more than planned

Rebuilding the commuter train line over the Ben Franklin Bridge will cost $102.8 million. However, other recent construction projects, including the Walt Whitman Bridge redecking, were less expensive than planned.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2013

Mass. commuter rail co. taps FRA exec for GM post

Bonnie Murphy will succeed Hugh J. Kiley Jr.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

OLI, FRA award $200K in safety education grants

Twelve state programs across the U.S. are recognized. Projects receiving funds include a team effort among four states to place billboards along highways near major rail corridors that caution drivers against using any electronic devices while driving.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

NJ Transit unveils light rail vehicle prototype

To address the need for increased capacity, NJ Transit partnered with Kinkisharyo International LLC and Twenty-First Century Rail Corp. to find an innovative, cost-effective solution that would not significantly impact the system’s infrastructure or require a costly investment in new railcars.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2013

Port Authority narrows top post picks to 3

Finalists include Richard Ruddell, president and executive director of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority in Texas; Frank T. Martin, an executive with a transportation services company in Orlando, Fla.; and Charles Monheim, formerly with New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2013

FRA launches rail crossing safety app

The 'Rail Crossing Locator' works by prompting users to enter a specific location, which then allows them to locate highway-rail grade crossings in their area and retrieve important information

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